Artesia, CA vs Brea, CA

Artesia is moderately more affordable than Brea, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Artesia scores 172 compared to 181 for Brea, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brea can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Artesia is $2,276/month compared to $2,285/month in Brea — a 0% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Artesia is more affordable at $763,700 median vs $874,300.

Median household income in Artesia is $97,712 compared to $124,837 in Brea (-21.7%). While Brea is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Artesia spend roughly 28% of their income on rent, more than the 22% in Brea.