Boston, Massachusetts vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 14.0% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $168,743 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Poway
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Poway, CA
Compared to Boston, Poway is:
  Homeowner
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  14.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
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  Personal
  19.0% lower
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