What is a pro or con of living in Poway, Californiacompared to Caldwell, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 85% more expensive in Poway.

What salary do I need to live in Poway, California copmared to Caldwell, New Jersey?

A salary of $50,000 in Caldwell, New Jersey should increase to $62,109 in Poway, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CALDWELL vs. POWAY
Cost of Living Comparison

Caldwell, New Jersey vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 24.2% more expensive than Caldwell, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $62,109 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Caldwell, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Caldwell, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Poway
than in Caldwell, New Jersey

Caldwell, NJ vs. Poway, CA

Compared to Caldwell, Poway is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

51.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.1% higher

Commute

14.1% lower

Health

10.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Caldwell, New Jersey vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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