Cost of Living Calculator - Alton, Iowa vs Poway, California


The cost of living in Poway, California is 119.7% more expensive than Alton, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $109,862 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Alton, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
327% more expensive in Poway
than in Alton, Iowa
Alton, IA vs Poway, CA
Compared to Alton, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  119.7% 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)
  370.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.5% higher
  Commute
  105.1% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher

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