Brea, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 7.4% more expensive than Brea, California.

You would need a salary of $69,778 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Brea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Irvine
than in Brea, California
Brea, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Brea, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher