What is a pro or con of living in San Luis Obispo, Californiacompared to Vancouver, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 97% more expensive in San Luis Obispo.

What salary do I need to live in San Luis Obispo, California copmared to Vancouver, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Vancouver, Washington should increase to $65,551 in San Luis Obispo, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Cost of Living Comparison

Vancouver, Washington vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 31.1% more expensive than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $65,551 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Vancouver, Washington

Vancouver, WA vs. San Luis Obispo, CA

Compared to Vancouver, San Luis Obispo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

131.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

27.5% higher

Commute

32.9% lower

Health

19.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Vancouver, Washington vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Vancouver, WA vs. San Luis Obispo, CA

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