Denver, Colorado vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 21.0% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $90,786 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Denver, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  29.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower