Reno, Nevada vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 44.5% more expensive than Reno, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $72,273 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reno, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Reno, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Poway
than in Reno, Nevada
Reno, NV vs. Poway, CA
Compared to Reno, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% higher
  Commute
  28.9% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher