Santa Barbara, California vs. Brea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brea, California is 22.6% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $38,710 in Brea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brea, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Brea
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Brea, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Brea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% lower
      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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  29.4% higher
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher