Cost of Living Calculator - San Luis Obispo, California vs Ellensburg, Washington


The cost of living in Ellensburg, Washington is 33.5% cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $49,897 in Ellensburg, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellensburg, Washington is cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Ellensburg
than in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, CA vs Ellensburg, WA
Compared to San Luis Obispo, Ellensburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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