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SAN LUIS OBISPO vs. SAN JOSE
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Luis Obispo, California vs. San Jose, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in San Jose, California is
39.0%
more expensive
than San Luis Obispo, California.
You would need a salary of
$27,796
in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is
more expensive
than San Luis Obispo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in San Jose
than in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to San Luis Obispo, San Jose is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
39.0% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
3.6% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
36.7% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.9% higher
Commute
80.2% higher
Health
1.1% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
3.3% higher
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