Phoenix, Arizona vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 60.9% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $209,172 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Poway
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Poway, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.9% 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
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  207.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher