Phoenix, Arizona vs. Downey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downey, California is 40.3% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $105,221 in Downey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downey, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Downey
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Downey, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Downey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  34.4% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher