Richardson, Texas vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 56.6% more expensive than Richardson, Texas.

You would need a salary of $78,290 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richardson, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Richardson, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Poway
than in Richardson, Texas
Richardson, TX vs. Poway, CA
Compared to Richardson, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.6% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower