Chicago, Illinois vs. Brea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brea, California is 57.1% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $78,538 in Brea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brea, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
231% more expensive in Brea
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Brea, CA
Compared to Chicago, Brea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.1% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  209.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower