Downey, California vs. Elgin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Texas is 35.6% cheaper than Downey, California.

You would need a salary of $32,197 in Elgin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Downey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Texas is cheaper than Downey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Elgin
than in Downey, California
Downey, CA vs. Elgin, TX
Compared to Downey, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% lower
      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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower