Abilene, Texas vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntington Beach, California is 127.6% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $79,666 in Huntington Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntington Beach, California is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
513% more expensive in Huntington Beach
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Huntington Beach, CA
Compared to Abilene, Huntington Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  127.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  589.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  71.4% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher