Rosemead, California vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 11.5% more expensive than Rosemead, California.

You would need a salary of $55,772 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rosemead, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Rosemead, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Poway
than in Rosemead, California
Rosemead, CA vs. Poway, CA
Compared to Rosemead, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower