Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 0.7% more expensive than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $50,345 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Poway
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Poway, CA
Compared to Cambridge, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  26.9% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower