Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Brea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brea, California is 113.5% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $117,449 in Brea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brea, California is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
594% more expensive in Brea
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Brea, CA
Compared to Scranton, Brea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.5% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  917.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  43.4% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher