Townsend, Wisconsin vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 82.0% more expensive than Townsend, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $91,000 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Townsend, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Townsend, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
303% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Townsend, Wisconsin
Townsend, WI vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Townsend, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.0% 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
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  336.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher