Poway, California vs. Carmel Valley Village, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel Valley Village, California is 18.4% more expensive than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $59,177 in Carmel Valley Village, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel Valley Village, California is more expensive than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Carmel Valley Village
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Carmel Valley Village, CA
Compared to Poway, Carmel Valley Village is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  61.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower