Santa Barbara, California vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 29.0% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $92,295 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in San Luis Obispo
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower