Downey, California vs. Garden Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Garden Grove, California is 1.0% more expensive than Downey, California.

You would need a salary of $50,492 in Garden Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Downey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garden Grove, California is more expensive than Downey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Garden Grove
than in Downey, California
Downey, CA vs. Garden Grove, CA
Compared to Downey, Garden Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower