Provo, Utah vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 60.9% more expensive than Provo, Utah.

You would need a salary of $80,451 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Provo, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Provo, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Poway
than in Provo, Utah
Provo, UT vs. Poway, CA
Compared to Provo, 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% higher
  Commute
  42.2% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher