San Luis Obispo, California vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 13.5% cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $43,245 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, CA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to San Luis Obispo, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  55.3% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher