Carson, California vs. Downey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downey, California is 1.8% more expensive than Carson, California.

You would need a salary of $50,901 in Downey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carson, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downey, California is more expensive than Carson, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Downey
than in Carson, California
Carson, CA vs. Downey, CA
Compared to Carson, Downey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher