Oakland, California vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 12.4% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $73,891 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% cheaper in San Luis Obispo
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Oakland, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% lower
      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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  33.4% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower

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