Downey, California vs. San Carlos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 109.7% more expensive than Downey, California.

You would need a salary of $157,279 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Downey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Carlos, California is more expensive than Downey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in San Carlos
than in Downey, California
Downey, CA vs. San Carlos, CA
Compared to Downey, San Carlos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  109.7% 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
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  226.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher

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