Cities Similar to Downey, CA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Downey, CA
1. Boulder, CO
105,898 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$938K
Rent estimate
$1,935/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Alhambra, CA
79,776 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$913K
Rent estimate
$1,985/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. El Cajon, CA
102,991 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$811K
Rent estimate
$2,190/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Whittier, CA
84,143 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$831K
Rent estimate
$2,000/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. West Covina, CA
105,617 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$824K
Rent estimate
$2,340/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. San Marcos, CA
94,188 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$873K
Rent estimate
$2,410/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Vista, CA
98,344 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$819K
Rent estimate
$2,345/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Carson, CA
91,139 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$756K
Rent estimate
$2,020/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Norwalk, CA
98,078 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$748K
Rent estimate
$2,010/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Chino, CA
93,114 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$754K
Rent estimate
$2,090/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Downey
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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