Downey, California vs. Mount Airy, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Airy, North Carolina is 50.8% cheaper than Downey, California.

You would need a salary of $24,623 in Mount Airy, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Downey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Airy, North Carolina is cheaper than Downey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Mount Airy
than in Downey, California
Downey, CA vs. Mount Airy, NC
Compared to Downey, Mount Airy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.8% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  58.9% lower
  Health
  27.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower