Poway, CA Cost of Living


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Poway cost of living score
154.9
More expensive
54.9% higher
than the US average
3.3% higher
than the California average
Poway, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 154.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 54.9% higher than the U.S. average and 3.3% lower than the average for California.

Poway, CA

Housing costs in Poway?
A typical home costs $1,000,800, which is 196.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 36.4% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Poway costs $2,270 per month, which is 58.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 5.3% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Poway?
To live comfortably in Poway, California, a minimum annual income of $191,880 for a family, and $71,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Poway?
Poway, CA has an overall above average cost of living thanks largely in part to its high real estate values and tax rates when compared other places within California and the nation as a whole but can vary depending on neighborhood so one must shop around if they want the best deal available during their search for a place to call home here too.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPowayCaliforniaUnited States
  154.9149.9100.0
  111.5105.1100
  89.098.3100.0
  320.9234.8100.0
  $1,000,800$733,500$338,100
  115.0%102.4%100.0%
  121.4133.1100.0
  153.5118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

Poway is a great place to live. People are friendly, neighbors watch out for each other. Great trails, beautiful views. Love to hear the birds. Family oriented. Yes  More

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Over 4 years ago

Moved here 37 years ago and love the birds singing in the morning, minimal traffic noise, and convenience to Carmel Mountain Ranch for shopping. Easy access to the  More

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I've lived here for 30 years. Back 30 years ago it was great. Small town, friendly people, etc. NOW Traffic is pretty bad but still better than most of SD county. I'm  More

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