El Cajon, California vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 18.0% more expensive than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $59,008 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Poway
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Poway, CA
Compared to El Cajon, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher