Martinsburg, West Virginia vs. Brea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brea, California is 88.1% more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $94,036 in Brea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brea, California is more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
275% more expensive in Brea
than in Martinsburg, West Virginia
Martinsburg, WV vs. Brea, CA
Compared to Martinsburg, Brea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.1% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  302.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  47.0% higher
  Health
  24.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher