Downey, California vs. Maricopa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maricopa, Arizona is 32.1% cheaper than Downey, California.

You would need a salary of $40,721 in Maricopa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Downey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maricopa, Arizona is cheaper than Downey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Maricopa
than in Downey, California
Downey, CA vs. Maricopa, AZ
Compared to Downey, Maricopa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  33.3% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower