Downey, CA vs Monrovia, CA

Downey is moderately more affordable than Monrovia, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Downey scores 157 compared to 174 for Monrovia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Monrovia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Downey is $1,892/month compared to $2,009/month in Monrovia — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Downey is more affordable at $728,500 median vs $891,700.

Median household income in Downey is $87,400 compared to $97,083 in Monrovia (-10%). While Monrovia is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Downey spend roughly 26% of their income on rent, more than the 24.8% in Monrovia.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64.9°F vs 65.8°F). Monrovia receives more rainfall at 14.3" per year compared to 12" in Downey.