Cost of Living Calculator - Poway, California vs Sammamish, Washington


The cost of living in Sammamish, Washington is 20.5% more expensive than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $60,263 in Sammamish, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sammamish, Washington is more expensive than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Sammamish
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs Sammamish, WA
Compared to Poway, Sammamish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.1% lower
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher

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