Zip 90240 (Downey, CA) Cost of Living


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Downey cost of living score
161.7
More expensive
61.7% higher
than the US average
7.9% higher
than the California average
Downey (zip 90240), California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 161.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 61.7% higher than the U.S. average and 7.9% lower than the average for California.

Zip 90240 (Downey, CA)

Housing costs in Downey?
A typical home costs $774,100, which is 129.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.5% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Downey costs $2,320 per month, which is 7.9% more than the national average of $2,150 and close to the state average of $2,300.

Can I afford Downey?
To live comfortably in Downey (zip 90240), California, a minimum annual income of $148,320 for a family, and $72,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Downey?
The cost of living in 90240 Downey, CA is relatively high compared to the national average. The median home value in 90240 is $553,700 - over twice the national average - while rent and utilities are 30% higher than the US average. Other basic expenses like groceries, health care, and transportation tend to be higher than other parts of the country as well. Despite this, the area is still popular with families and young professionals due to its close proximity to downtown Los Angeles and a variety of employment opportunities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDowneyCaliforniaUnited States
  161.7149.9100.0
  102.6105.1100
  90.298.3100.0
  249.2234.8100.0
  $774,100$733,500$338,100
  100.2%102.4%100.0%
  158.0133.1100.0
  133.2118.7100.0

   100=National Average

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