Poway, California vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 42.3% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $25,986 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Dallas
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Poway, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher