Desert Palms, California vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 24.4% more expensive than Desert Palms, California.

You would need a salary of $93,297 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Palms, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Desert Palms, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Poway
than in Desert Palms, California
Desert Palms, CA vs. Poway, CA
Compared to Desert Palms, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower