Gulfport, Mississippi vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 117.0% more expensive than Gulfport, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $108,499 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Gulfport, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
479% more expensive in Poway
than in Gulfport, Mississippi
Gulfport, MS vs. Poway, CA
Compared to Gulfport, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  117.0% 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
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  555.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% higher
  Commute
  40.2% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher