Brea, California vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 22.1% cheaper than Brea, California.

You would need a salary of $38,975 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is cheaper than Brea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Palmdale
than in Brea, California
Brea, CA vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Brea, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  43.2% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher