Downey, California vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 20.0% cheaper than Downey, California.

You would need a salary of $40,000 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Downey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Downey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Downey, California
Downey, CA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Downey, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  41.1% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower