Brea, California vs. Alhambra, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alhambra, California is 1.2% cheaper than Brea, California.

You would need a salary of $49,378 in Alhambra, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alhambra, California is cheaper than Brea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Alhambra
than in Brea, California
Brea, CA vs. Alhambra, CA
Compared to Brea, Alhambra is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  27.4% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower