Santa Monica, California vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 43.1% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $28,448 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in San Luis Obispo
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% higher
  Commute
  45.9% lower
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower