Watertown Town, Massachusetts vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 3.2% more expensive than Watertown Town, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $77,402 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown Town, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Watertown Town, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Watertown Town, Massachusetts
Watertown Town, MA vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Watertown Town, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% lower
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% lower