Naperville, Illinois vs. Brea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brea, California is 38.5% more expensive than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $69,253 in Brea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brea, California is more expensive than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Brea
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. Brea, CA
Compared to Naperville, Brea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower