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Cost of Living in San Luis Obispo, CA

190.2
Very Expensive · National average is 100

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$65,000
Median Income
$1,850/mo
Median Rent
$841,700
Median Home
47,529
Population

Cost Breakdown

🏠Housing
179.9
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🛒Groceries
178.2
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🚗Transportation
199.4
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🏥Healthcare
193.8
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
⚡Utilities
185.6
0Nat'l Avg (100)200

Fair Market Rents (HUD)

Some values estimated
Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
$1,443
est.
$1,628
est.
$1,850$2,368
est.
$2,701
est.

Est. values are derived from the census median rent using national HUD bedroom ratios. Actual HUD Fair Market Rents may differ.

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