Forest Grove, Oregon vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 27.7% more expensive than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $63,873 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Forest Grove, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% higher
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower