Poway, California vs. Pacifica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pacifica, California is 27.0% more expensive than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $253,974 in Pacifica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pacifica, California is more expensive than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Pacifica
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Pacifica, CA
Compared to Poway, Pacifica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% lower
  Commute
  22.7% higher
  Health
  31.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher