Poway, California vs. Hemet, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hemet, California is 37.0% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $31,504 in Hemet, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hemet, California is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Hemet
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Hemet, CA
Compared to Poway, Hemet is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher