Houston, Texas vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 83.1% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $173,984 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
303% more expensive in Poway
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Poway, CA
Compared to Houston, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.1% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  297.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% higher
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher