Downey, California vs. St. James City, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. James City, Florida is 23.5% cheaper than Downey, California.

You would need a salary of $38,262 in St. James City, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Downey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. James City, Florida is cheaper than Downey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in St. James City
than in Downey, California
Downey, CA vs. St._James_City, FL
Compared to Downey, St._James_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  31.2% lower
  Health
  32.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower