Union Beach, New Jersey vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 55.5% more expensive than Union Beach, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $116,600 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Union Beach, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Union Beach, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Poway
than in Union Beach, New Jersey
Union Beach, NJ vs. Poway, CA
Compared to Union Beach, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.5% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  164.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower