Cost of Living Calculator - Meridian, Idaho vs San Luis Obispo, California


The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 30.5% more expensive than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $157,964 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Meridian, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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