Allendale, Michigan vs. Brea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brea, California is 75.2% more expensive than Allendale, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $87,591 in Brea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Allendale, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brea, California is more expensive than Allendale, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Brea
than in Allendale, Michigan
Allendale, MI vs. Brea, CA
Compared to Allendale, Brea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.2% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  207.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher