Brea, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 156.6% more expensive than Brea, California.

You would need a salary of $205,240 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Brea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
229% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Brea, California
Brea, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Brea, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  156.6% 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
  20.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  316.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  12.0% higher
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher