Poway, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 147.5% more expensive than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $371,184 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
210% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Poway, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  147.5% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  300.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% lower
  Commute
  15.8% higher
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher