Columbus, Ohio vs. Brea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brea, California is 95.3% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $130,821 in Brea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brea, California is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
328% more expensive in Brea
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Brea, CA
Compared to Columbus, Brea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.3% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  349.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher