Here's what it costs to live in San Luis Obispo, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,965 per month, while the typical home is valued around $935,100. Households earn a median of $73,685 per year, so rent absorbs a relatively high share of local income. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$73,685
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,965
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$935,100
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
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
48,491
Latest estimate
Median Age
26.3 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,980
Per month
Avg Home Value
$889,900
Census ACS
January Avg
53°F
July Avg
64°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
32.1
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
95.4%
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 $1,965 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 $73,685 per year.
What is the median home value in San Luis Obispo?
The median home value in San Luis Obispo is $935,100 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?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
