Lynden, Washington vs. Brea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brea, California is 42.1% more expensive than Lynden, Washington.

You would need a salary of $71,061 in Brea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lynden, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brea, California is more expensive than Lynden, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Brea
than in Lynden, Washington
Lynden, WA vs. Brea, CA
Compared to Lynden, Brea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.3% higher
  Commute
  38.2% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower