EXHIBIT 23


INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the  incorporation  by reference in  Registration  Statement  Nos.
333-59760  and  333-101800  of  MidAmerican  Energy  Company on Forms S-3 of our
report dated  January 24, 2003,  appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of
MidAmerican Energy Company for the year ended December 31, 2002.


/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Des Moines, Iowa
March 26, 2003