Brea, CA vs Fillmore, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fillmore is 28.6% cheaper than Brea. With a cost index of 141 vs 181, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fillmore to Brea should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Brea is $2,285/month compared to $1,799/month in Fillmore — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fillmore is more affordable at $567,500 median vs $874,300.

Median household income in Brea is $124,837 compared to $90,343 in Fillmore (+38.2%). 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 Brea spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, less than the 23.9% in Fillmore.