Poway, California vs. Sherwood, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sherwood, Oregon is 23.8% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $38,079 in Sherwood, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sherwood, Oregon is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Sherwood
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Sherwood, OR
Compared to Poway, Sherwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.7% lower
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower