Downey, California vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 42.0% cheaper than Downey, California.

You would need a salary of $29,016 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Downey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Downey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in College Station
than in Downey, California
Downey, CA vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Downey, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  55.8% lower
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower