Poway, California vs. Reno, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reno, Nevada is 30.8% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $34,591 in Reno, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reno, Nevada is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Reno
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Reno, NV
Compared to Poway, Reno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower