Poway, California vs. Lake Tapps, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Tapps, Washington is 16.6% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $62,564 in Lake Tapps, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Tapps, Washington is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Lake Tapps
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Lake Tapps, WA
Compared to Poway, Lake Tapps is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.5% lower
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher