Clifton, Virginia vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 5.5% more expensive than Clifton, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $52,744 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Clifton, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Clifton, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Poway
than in Clifton, Virginia
Clifton, VA vs. Poway, CA
Compared to Clifton, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% higher
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower