Hillside, New Jersey vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 29.6% more expensive than Hillside, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $64,782 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillside, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Hillside, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Hillside, New Jersey
Hillside, NJ vs. San_Luis_Obispo, CA
Compared to Hillside, San_Luis_Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  41.4% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower