Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus, Mississippi vs Poway, California


The cost of living in Poway, California is 135.7% more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $117,857 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
602% more expensive in Poway
than in Columbus, Mississippi
Columbus, MS vs Poway, CA
Compared to Columbus, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  135.7% 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
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  474.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% higher
  Commute
  74.4% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher

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