Metuchen, New Jersey vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 14.8% more expensive than Metuchen, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $57,424 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Metuchen, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Metuchen, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Metuchen, New Jersey
Metuchen, NJ vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Metuchen, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% lower
  Commute
  43.1% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower