Huntington Beach, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 19.1% more expensive than Huntington Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $300,116 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntington Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Huntington Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in San Jose
than in Huntington Beach, California
Huntington Beach, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Huntington Beach, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower