Cost of Living Calculator - San Luis Obispo, California vs Providence, Rhode Island


The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 30.1% cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $64,986 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Providence
than in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, CA vs Providence, RI
Compared to San Luis Obispo, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% higher
  Commute
  32.9% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.8% higher

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