Poway, California vs. Vacaville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vacaville, California is 23.7% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $38,165 in Vacaville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vacaville, California is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Vacaville
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Vacaville, CA
Compared to Poway, Vacaville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  26.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher