Downey, ID vs Worley, ID

Downey is moderately more affordable than Worley, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Downey scores 71 compared to 77 for Worley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Worley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Downey is $893/month compared to $1,028/month in Worley — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Downey has cheaper rent, Worley actually has lower median home values ($139,600 vs $153,000).

Median household income in Downey is $46,000 compared to $46,607 in Worley (-1.3%). Worley does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Downey spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, less than the 26.5% in Worley.