Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Poway, California


The cost of living in Poway, California is 18.7% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $61,012 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Poway
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Poway, CA
Compared to San Jose, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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