Poway, California vs. Hillsborough, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hillsborough, North Carolina is 39.5% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $53,889 in Hillsborough, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hillsborough, North Carolina is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Hillsborough
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Hillsborough, NC
Compared to Poway, Hillsborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% lower
      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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher