Ridgecrest, California vs. Brea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brea, California is 75.5% more expensive than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $109,541 in Brea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brea, California is more expensive than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
283% more expensive in Brea
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs. Brea, CA
Compared to Ridgecrest, Brea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.5% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  265.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  23.5% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher