Modesto, California vs. Brea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brea, California is 46.8% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $73,412 in Brea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brea, California is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Brea
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Brea, CA
Compared to Modesto, Brea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.8% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher