Poway, California vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 11.5% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $88,451 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in San Luis Obispo
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Poway, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower

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