Exhibit 23.3

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
MidAmerican Energy Company on Form S-3 of our report dated January 17, 2002,
appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of MidAmerican Energy Company for
the year ended December 31, 2001 and to the reference to us under the heading
"Experts" in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Des Moines, Iowa
December 12, 2002