Poway, California vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 58.7% more expensive than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $190,395 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Redwood City, CA
Compared to Poway, Redwood City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.7% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  31.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher