Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 92.6% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $200,326 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
224% more expensive in Poway
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Poway, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.6% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  262.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% higher
  Commute
  35.8% higher
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher