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CARY vs. BREA
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Cary, North Carolina vs. Brea, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Brea, California is
48.0%
more expensive
than Cary, North Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$73,991
in Brea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brea, California is
more expensive
than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Brea
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Brea, CA
Compared to Cary, Brea is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
48.0% higher
Child Care
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Renter
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Food
0.3% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
91.0% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.4% higher
Commute
45.3% higher
Health
1.5% lower
Taxes
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Personal
6.1% higher
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