Poway, California vs. Pismo Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pismo Beach, California is 2.1% more expensive than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $76,588 in Pismo Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pismo Beach, California is more expensive than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Pismo Beach
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Pismo Beach, CA
Compared to Poway, Pismo Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% lower
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower