Cost of living in San Luis Obispo County, CA

In San Luis Obispo County, CA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,855 per month, a two-bedroom averages $2,434 per month, a three-bedroom averages $3,250 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

In San Luis Obispo County, CA, the average household income is $93,398 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,465 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

The estimated cost of living in San Luis Obispo County, CA is approximately $3,893 per month for a single person, $6,350 for a couple, $9,373 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

The combined sales tax rate in San Luis Obispo County, CA is 8.85%, which includes the California state rate of 7.25% plus an average local rate of 1.60%.

Based on the data, a single person in San Luis Obispo County, CA would need approximately $3,893 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $93,398 per year ($7,783 per month). San Luis Obispo County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in San Luis Obispo County, CA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

The average home value in San Luis Obispo County, CA is $777,200, with average annual property taxes of $5,475, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

You can compare San Luis Obispo County, CA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. San Luis Obispo County is in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area.