What is a pro or con of living in Carmel Valley Village, Californiacompared to Downey, California?

Median Home Cost is 81% more expensive in Carmel Valley Village.

What salary do I need to live in Carmel Valley Village, California copmared to Downey, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Downey, California should increase to $67,869 in Carmel Valley Village, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DOWNEY vs. CARMEL VALLEY VILLAGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Downey, California vs. Carmel Valley Village, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel Valley Village, California is 35.7% more expensive than Downey, California.

You would need a salary of $67,869 in Carmel Valley Village, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Downey, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carmel Valley Village, California is more expensive than Downey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Carmel Valley Village
than in Downey, California

Downey, CA vs. Carmel Valley Village, CA

Compared to Downey, Carmel Valley Village is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

79.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.3% lower

Commute

34.9% lower

Health

59.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Downey, California vs. Carmel Valley Village, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Downey, CA vs. Carmel Valley Village, CA

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