Poway, California vs. Owings, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Owings, Maryland is 22.2% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $38,879 in Owings, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Owings, Maryland is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Owings
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Owings, MD
Compared to Poway, Owings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  20.6% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher