Cary, Illinois vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 67.2% more expensive than Cary, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $133,767 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Cary, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Poway
than in Cary, Illinois
Cary, IL vs. Poway, CA
Compared to Cary, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.2% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  205.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% higher
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower