Sonoma, California vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 3.0% more expensive than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $51,502 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Poway
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs. Poway, CA
Compared to Sonoma, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  11.8% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower