Whittier, California vs. Brea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brea, California is 12.6% more expensive than Whittier, California.

You would need a salary of $222,981 in Brea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Whittier, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brea, California is more expensive than Whittier, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Brea
than in Whittier, California
Whittier, CA vs. Brea, CA
Compared to Whittier, Brea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher