Poway, California vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 26.6% more expensive than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $63,293 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Poway, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.7% higher
  Commute
  32.6% higher
  Health
  40.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  42.8% higher