Brea, California vs. St. Charles, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Charles, Illinois is 38.8% cheaper than Brea, California.

You would need a salary of $30,587 in St. Charles, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Brea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Charles, Illinois is cheaper than Brea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in St. Charles
than in Brea, California
Brea, CA vs. St. Charles, IL
Compared to Brea, St. Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower