West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Brea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brea, California is 89.8% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $161,299 in Brea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brea, California is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
233% more expensive in Brea
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Brea, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, Brea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.8% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  204.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  76.0% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher