Castaic, California vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 13.4% more expensive than Castaic, California.

You would need a salary of $56,712 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Castaic, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Castaic, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Poway
than in Castaic, California
Castaic, CA vs. Poway, CA
Compared to Castaic, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower