Steamboat Springs, Colorado vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 5.3% more expensive than Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $52,655 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Steamboat Springs, Colorado
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
23% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Steamboat Springs, CO vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Steamboat Springs, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% higher
      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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  39.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower