Paulden, Arizona vs. Los Osos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Osos, California is 38.1% more expensive than Paulden, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $69,036 in Los Osos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Paulden, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Osos, California is more expensive than Paulden, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Los Osos
than in Paulden, Arizona
Paulden, AZ vs. Los Osos, CA
Compared to Paulden, Los Osos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher