Downey, California vs. Imperial Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Imperial Beach, California is 1.2% more expensive than Downey, California.

You would need a salary of $50,623 in Imperial Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Downey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Imperial Beach, California is more expensive than Downey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Imperial Beach
than in Downey, California
Downey, CA vs. Imperial Beach, CA
Compared to Downey, Imperial Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower