Cost of Living Calculator - Fountain Valley, California vs Downey, California


The cost of living in Downey, California is 15.2% cheaper than Fountain Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $63,578 in Downey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downey, California is cheaper than Fountain Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Downey
than in Fountain Valley, California
Fountain Valley, CA vs Downey, CA
Compared to Fountain Valley, Downey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  34.7% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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