Monterey Park, California vs. Brea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brea, California is 4.5% more expensive than Monterey Park, California.

You would need a salary of $52,229 in Brea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brea, California is more expensive than Monterey Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Brea
than in Monterey Park, California
Monterey Park, CA vs. Brea, CA
Compared to Monterey Park, Brea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher