Flagstaff, Arizona vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 30.3% more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $65,164 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Flagstaff, Arizona
Flagstaff, AZ vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Flagstaff, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher