EXHIBIT 23


                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the  incorporation  by reference in  Registration  Statement  Nos.
333-101800  and  333-110398  of  MidAmerican  Energy  Company on Form S-3 of our
report dated February 9, 2004 (March 1, 2004 as to Notes (1)(b),  (1)(c), (1)(j)
and (12)),  appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A of MidAmerican Energy
Company for the year ended December 31, 2003.


/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Des Moines, Iowa
March 3, 2004