| | Carlsbad, CA | Huntington Beach, CA | United States |
| Overall | 154.9 | 164.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 113.5 | 105.2 | 100 |
| Health | 89.0 | 93.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 391.6 | 347.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $1,320,200 | $1,063,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,740.0% | 9,640.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 125.6 | 117.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 154.1 | 156.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Carlsbad 
38 Reviews
I've lived in Carlsbad (92008) for 8 years now and really appreciate all that it has to offer. Yes, ALL of San Diego County is expensive, but Carlsbad has [possibly] More
Carlson has the worst winters. It averages about 10 meters of snow per week. Every shop is More
Ok, I get it, the climate is mild and tolerable but even that is over-rated when you consider how many cloudy days there are in this town. The sun coming out at 3 and More
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Reviews for Huntington Beach 33 Reviews
Lived here for a couple months now. Love the beach and the weather. Nice boardwalk to walk or ride your bike. Overall nice clean feel and vibe.
Only move here if you More
Overdevelopment has ruined the city, Housing is overpriced - overseas investors, corporate housing, sober living houses (there are many throughout the city) and AirB&B More
The population of Huntington Beach is much more than that. It was actually 199,189 according to the city's More
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