Vail, Colorado vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 17.1% cheaper than Vail, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $41,452 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vail, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is cheaper than Vail, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in San Luis Obispo
than in Vail, Colorado
Vail, CO vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Vail, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  32.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower