Downey, California vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 32.2% cheaper than Downey, California.

You would need a salary of $33,902 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Downey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Downey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Downey, California
Downey, CA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Downey, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  34.6% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower