Ballwin, Missouri vs. Downey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downey, California is 44.5% more expensive than Ballwin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $267,417 in Downey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ballwin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downey, California is more expensive than Ballwin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Downey
than in Ballwin, Missouri
Ballwin, MO vs. Downey, CA
Compared to Ballwin, Downey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  68.1% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower