San Luis Obispo, California vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 32.1% cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $50,954 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Worcester
than in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, CA vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to San Luis Obispo, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  13.8% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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