Chapin, South Carolina vs. Downey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downey, California is 45.7% more expensive than Chapin, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,262 in Downey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapin, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downey, California is more expensive than Chapin, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Downey
than in Chapin, South Carolina
Chapin, SC vs. Downey, CA
Compared to Chapin, Downey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.7% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  71.2% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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