Cost of Living Calculator - Poway, California vs Surfside Beach, South Carolina


The cost of living in Surfside Beach, South Carolina is 41.6% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $29,217 in Surfside Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surfside Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Surfside Beach
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs Surfside Beach, SC
Compared to Poway, Surfside Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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