Cost of Living Calculator - Brea, California vs Stratford, Connecticut


The cost of living in Stratford, Connecticut is 28.2% cheaper than Brea, California.

You would need a salary of $53,883 in Stratford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Brea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stratford, Connecticut is cheaper than Brea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Stratford
than in Brea, California
Brea, CA vs Stratford, CT
Compared to Brea, Stratford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% lower
      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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.0% higher
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  35.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher

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