What is a pro or con of living in Huntington Beach, Californiacompared to Boston, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 61% more expensive in Huntington Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Huntington Beach, California copmared to Boston, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Boston, Massachusetts should increase to $58,833 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.

BOSTON vs. HUNTINGTON BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Boston, Massachusetts vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntington Beach, California is 17.7% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $58,833 in Huntington Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Huntington Beach
than in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, MA vs. Huntington Beach, CA

Compared to Boston, Huntington Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

37.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.5% lower

Commute

10.9% lower

Health

4.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

18.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Boston, Massachusetts vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Boston, MA vs. Huntington Beach, CA

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