Madison, Alabama vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 77.6% more expensive than Madison, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $88,782 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Madison, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Poway
than in Madison, Alabama
Madison, AL vs. Poway, CA
Compared to Madison, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.6% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% higher
  Commute
  50.4% higher
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher