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About San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo is a laid-back, sunny college town on California’s Central Coast 🌞. It offers a relaxed pace, walkable downtown, cafes, and reliable amenities for remote work 💻. Great for digital nomads who want a safe, scenic base near beaches and trails, though it’s quieter and pricier than bigger cities.

Through the year

Best in August (63) · now 52
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 121 mm Feb: 101 mm Mar: 113 mm Apr: 26 mm May: 5 mm Jun: 5 mm Jul: 0 mm Aug: 0 mm Sep: 13 mm Oct: 18 mm Nov: 65 mm Dec: 158 mm Jan: 18°C / 6°C Feb: 18°C / 6°C Mar: 17°C / 7°C Apr: 19°C / 8°C May: 21°C / 10°C Jun: 24°C / 13°C Jul: 25°C / 14°C Aug: 27°C / 15°C Sep: 26°C / 15°C Oct: 25°C / 12°C Nov: 21°C / 8°C Dec: 18°C / 7°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 2.9
Internet Speed 8.1
Safety 8.5
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.3
Accommodation Cost 2.4
Weather 8.5
Racial Tolerance 7.7
Female Friendly 8.3
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Quick costs

Quick costs in San Luis Obispo
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,850.00 per month
Coworking Space $250.00 per month
Coffee $5.00 per cup
Beer $7.00 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $16.00 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $55.00 per month
Mobile Plan $45.00 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $70.00 per month

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Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Santa Barbara US United States $5,560 6.1 Compare
2 Monterey US United States $5,600 5.7 Compare
3 Santa Cruz US United States $5,240 6.1 Compare
4 Santa Monica US United States $5,680 6.7 Compare

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