San Marcos, California vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 12.5% more expensive than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $56,274 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Poway
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. Poway, CA
Compared to San Marcos, Poway is:
  Homeowner
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  12.5% higher
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  Food
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
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  Personal
  0.9% lower
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