Huntington Beach, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 3.1% cheaper than Huntington Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $120,153 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntington Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is cheaper than Huntington Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Monterey
than in Huntington Beach, California
Huntington Beach, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Huntington Beach, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% lower
      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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  53.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower