Brea, California vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 5.4% more expensive than Brea, California.

You would need a salary of $79,046 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Brea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Brea, California
Brea, CA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Brea, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% higher
      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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher