Akron, Ohio vs. Downey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downey, California is 121.3% more expensive than Akron, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $110,668 in Downey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Akron, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downey, California is more expensive than Akron, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
602% more expensive in Downey
than in Akron, Ohio
Akron, OH vs. Downey, CA
Compared to Akron, Downey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  121.3% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  751.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  97.4% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher