San Luis Obispo, California vs. St. Cloud, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Cloud, Minnesota is 45.1% cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $71,429 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Cloud, Minnesota is cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in St. Cloud
than in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, CA vs. St. Cloud, MN
Compared to San Luis Obispo, St. Cloud is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.1% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  30.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher