Downey, California vs. Bedford, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bedford, New Hampshire is 14.0% cheaper than Downey, California.

You would need a salary of $42,984 in Bedford, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Downey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bedford, New Hampshire is cheaper than Downey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Bedford
than in Downey, California
Downey, CA vs. Bedford, NH
Compared to Downey, Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% higher
  Commute
  41.8% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher