HEAD TO HEAD
Napa vs San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo leads Napa on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Napa, CA
wins 2 of 5 factors
San Luis Obispo, CA
wins 3 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Napa | San Luis Obispo |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 48 ◆ | 47 |
| Affordable to rent | 29 ◆ | 28 |
| Climate comfort | 74 | 78 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 76 | 87 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 24 | 58 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Napa | San Luis Obispo |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $891K | $910K |
| Typical rent | $2,818/mo | $2,855/mo |
| Average temperature | 14.6°C | 15.6°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 5.14 kWh/m²/day | 5.54 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #312 | #175 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.