| Measure | DowneyCalifornia, United States Remove Downey | EscondidoCalifornia, United States Remove Escondido |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.7 | 6.0 |
| Connector Score | 8.9 | 8.0 |
| Safety | 7.6 | 7.0 |
| Affordability | 2.0 | 1.7 |
| Transportation | 8.5 | 7.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 5.5 | 7.0 |
| Walkability | 4.2 | 8.0 |
| Things to do | 4.8 | 6.4 |
| Food & dining | 4.4 | 5.1 |
| Places to stay | 5.9 | 6.1 |
| Nature & outdoors | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Scenic value | 6.3 | 6.0 |
| Family friendliness | 5.0 | 6.4 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.2 | 6.4 |
| Nightlife | 4.2 | 4.8 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 4.8 | 4.4 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 7.0 | 8.8 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.5 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $125 | $147 |
| Mid-range | $178 | $217 |
| Luxury | $311 | $381 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 150 | 158 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $2,100 | $2,150 |
| Median home price | $796,600 | $900,000 |
| Population | 108K | 146K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Airport | Drive Train |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Downey | — | 1 h 58 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Beaches | Car-free travel, History, Wine country |
| Known for | Beaches, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Live music, Shopping | Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Wineries & breweries, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids |
| When to go | — | Peak: Summer and holiday weekends |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.