Downey, California vs. Arcadia, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcadia, California is 35.5% more expensive than Downey, California.

You would need a salary of $67,770 in Arcadia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Downey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcadia, California is more expensive than Downey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Arcadia
than in Downey, California
Downey, CA vs. Arcadia, CA
Compared to Downey, Arcadia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower