Salem, Massachusetts vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 23.8% more expensive than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $61,880 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Salem, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  22.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower