Renton, Washington vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 21.0% more expensive than Renton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,477 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Renton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Renton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Poway
than in Renton, Washington
Renton, WA vs. Poway, CA
Compared to Renton, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  59.7% higher
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower