Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Downey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downey, California is 65.9% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $66,376 in Downey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downey, California is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
264% more expensive in Downey
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Downey, CA
Compared to Pittsburgh, Downey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.9% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  295.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  50.2% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher