Poway, California vs. Manhattan Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan Beach, California is 118.6% more expensive than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $163,937 in Manhattan Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan Beach, California is more expensive than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
187% more expensive in Manhattan Beach
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Manhattan Beach, CA
Compared to Poway, Manhattan Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.6% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  235.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% lower
  Commute
  28.9% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower