Brea, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Brea, California?
$15,060 / month
for a family, 178.9% more expensive than the national average A total of $180,720 for the year for a family.
$7,767 / month
for a single person, 62.9% more expensive than the national average A total of $93,200 for the year for a single person.

Brea cost of living score
164.9
More expensive
64.9% higher
than the US average
10.0% higher
than the California average
Brea, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 164.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 64.9% higher than the U.S. average and 10.0% lower than the average for California.

Brea, CA

Housing costs in Brea?
A typical home costs $942,300, which is 178.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.5% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Brea costs $2,800 per month, which is 95.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 23.2% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Brea?
To live comfortably in Brea, California, a minimum annual income of $180,720 for a family, and $93,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Brea?
The cost of living in Brea, CA is relatively high compared to other cities in California. According to BestPlaces, the overall cost of living index in Brea is believed to be 44.47% higher than the national average. The median home price in this city is $638,000 USD, a significant increase over the state average of $539,900 USD. Other costs such as groceries, utilities and transportation are also higher than the national or state averages. However, these costs are still lower than many other areas in southern California making it an attractive place for those who can afford to live there.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesBreaCaliforniaUnited States
    Unlock149.9100.0
  103.5  Unlock100.0
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    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  99.8  Unlock100.0
    Unlock133.1100.0
  155.8  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I have lived in Orange County and Los Angeles County for over 20 years. The cost of living has prompted 3 friends to move to the Central Valley, Oregon and Washington  More

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Over 12 years ago

I loved living here in Brea, CA for over 17 years. It is a great community. For being a small north Orange County city it has a lot to offer. Schools are really  More

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Great city in N. Orange County. Affordable with lots of  More

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