Here's what it costs to live in San Luis Obispo, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,906 per month, while the typical home is valued around $896,500. Households earn a median of $66,711 per year, so rent absorbs a relatively high share of local income. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$66,711
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,906
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$896,500
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,732
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,914
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,512
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$3,370
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
13.30%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
7.25%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
48,039
Latest estimate
Median Age
26.2 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for San Luis Obispo?
The cost of living index for San Luis Obispo is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in San Luis Obispo?
The median gross rent in San Luis Obispo is $1,906 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in San Luis Obispo?
The median household income in San Luis Obispo is $66,711 per year.
What is the median home value in San Luis Obispo?
The median home value in San Luis Obispo is $896,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in San Luis Obispo?
Air quality data for San Luis Obispo is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in San Luis Obispo?
California has a top state income tax rate of 13.30% and a statewide sales tax of 7.25% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology