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

Median Home Cost is 13% cheaper in San Luis Obispo.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Walnut, California could decrease to $43,116 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.

WALNUT vs. SAN LUIS OBISPO
Cost of Living Comparison

Walnut, California vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 13.8% cheaper than Walnut, California.

You would need a salary of $43,116 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is cheaper than Walnut, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in San Luis Obispo
than in Walnut, California

Walnut, CA vs. San Luis Obispo, CA

Compared to Walnut, San Luis Obispo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

4.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.3% lower

Commute

50.1% lower

Health

25.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Walnut, California vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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