Federal Way, Washington vs. Downey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downey, California is 13.7% more expensive than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $127,368 in Downey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downey, California is more expensive than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Downey
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Downey, CA
Compared to Federal Way, Downey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.0% higher
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower