Pullman, Washington vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 59.8% more expensive than Pullman, Washington.

You would need a salary of $239,721 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pullman, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Pullman, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Pullman, Washington
Pullman, WA vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Pullman, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.8% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  34.5% higher
  Health
  21.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher