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


The cost of living in Poway, California is 28.3% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $35,840 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Poway
than in San Francisco, California
San_Francisco, CA vs Poway, CA
Compared to San_Francisco, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower

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