Cost of Living Calculator - Albany, New York vs Poway, California


The cost of living in Poway, California is 81.2% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $90,622 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
295% more expensive in Poway
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs Poway, CA
Compared to Albany, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.2% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  299.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  38.6% higher
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower

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