Oceanside, California vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 19.7% more expensive than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $190,343 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Poway
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs. Poway, CA
Compared to Oceanside, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher