Elma, Washington vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 60.5% more expensive than Elma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $80,239 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Elma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
186% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Elma, Washington
Elma, WA vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Elma, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.5% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  210.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.6% higher
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher