What is a pro or con of living in Huntington Beach, Californiacompared to Aiken, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 395% more expensive in Huntington Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Huntington Beach, California copmared to Aiken, South Carolina?

A salary of $80,000 in Aiken, South Carolina should increase to $167,323 in Huntington Beach, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

AIKEN vs. HUNTINGTON BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Aiken, South Carolina vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntington Beach, California is 109.2% more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $167,323 in Huntington Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Huntington Beach, California is more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
395% more expensive in Huntington Beach
than in Aiken, South Carolina

Aiken, SC vs. Huntington Beach, CA

Compared to Aiken, Huntington Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

109.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

483.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.6% lower

Commute

38.8% higher

Health

3.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.0% higher

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Aiken, South Carolina vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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