Poway, California vs. Waco, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 54.9% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $22,556 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Waco
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Waco, TX
Compared to Poway, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.9% 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
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  40.4% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower