Santa Rosa Valley, California vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 27.4% cheaper than Santa Rosa Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $54,453 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is cheaper than Santa Rosa Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Poway
than in Santa Rosa Valley, California
Santa Rosa Valley, CA vs. Poway, CA
Compared to Santa Rosa Valley, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% higher
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher