| | Downey, CA | Laguna Niguel, CA | United States |
| Overall | 161.7 | 164.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 102.2 | 105.5 | 100 |
| Health | 90.2 | 93.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 229.1 | 357.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $745,600 | $1,165,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,080.0% | 10,150.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 158.5 | 116.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 133.9 | 156.2 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Downey 
3 Reviews
downey has a decent area in the northeast part but mostly average homes and getting busy driving around the More
Its a nice city. Just like the rest of Sounthern California it is overrun with illegal aliens. Housing and apartment renting is high,consdireing the age of the homes and More
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Reviews for Laguna Niguel 
19 Reviews
I have lived in Laguna Niguel for over 20 years. After living in many of the surrounding cities, I found Laguna Niguel to be more laid back making it the perfect area More
This is, we think, a wonderful place to live. Friendly people, convenient to shopping, restaurants, beaches, etc. Weather is mild and beautiful. Everything is clean and More
ANYONE THINKING ABOUT MOVING TO LAGUNA NIGUEL HAD BETTER RETHINK THEIR DECISION IF IT IS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE LAGUNA KNOWLS H.O.A. IT IS THE MOST RACIALLY More
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