Paradise Valley, Arizona vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 46.9% cheaper than Paradise Valley, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $26,556 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is cheaper than Paradise Valley, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Poway
than in Paradise Valley, Arizona
Paradise Valley, AZ vs. Poway, CA
Compared to Paradise Valley, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.9% lower
      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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher