Newport, Rhode Island vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 23.4% more expensive than Newport, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $61,715 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Newport, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Poway
than in Newport, Rhode Island
Newport, RI vs. Poway, CA
Compared to Newport, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower

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