Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 95.2% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $97,600 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Poway
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Poway, CA
Compared to Knoxville, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.2% 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  324.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% higher
  Commute
  48.4% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher