Downey, California vs. Brea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brea, California is 10.6% more expensive than Downey, California.

You would need a salary of $94,030 in Brea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Downey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brea, California is more expensive than Downey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Brea
than in Downey, California
Downey, CA vs. Brea, CA
Compared to Downey, Brea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower