San Jose, California vs. Downey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downey, California is 29.1% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $35,465 in Downey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downey, California is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Downey
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Downey, CA
Compared to San Jose, Downey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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