Kirkwood, Missouri vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 44.6% more expensive than Kirkwood, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $72,290 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkwood, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Kirkwood, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Kirkwood, Missouri
Kirkwood, MO vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Kirkwood, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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)
  138.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower