San Luis Obispo, California vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 14.9% cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $76,619 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Arvada
than in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, CA vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to San Luis Obispo, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  39.9% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher