Poway, California vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 40.9% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $44,297 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Poway, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower