Poway, California vs. Gainesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Virginia is 19.3% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $40,366 in Gainesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Virginia is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Gainesville
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Gainesville, VA
Compared to Poway, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher