Elkridge, Maryland vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 51.2% more expensive than Elkridge, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $2 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkridge, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Elkridge, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Poway
than in Elkridge, Maryland
Elkridge, MD vs. Poway, CA
Compared to Elkridge, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.2% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower