Cost of Living Calculator - Acton, Massachusetts vs Poway, California


The cost of living in Poway, California is 16.5% more expensive than Acton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $87,392 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Acton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Acton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Poway
than in Acton, Massachusetts
Acton, MA vs Poway, CA
Compared to Acton, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower

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