Reston, Virginia vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 12.6% more expensive than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,295 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Reston, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower