Santa Barbara, California vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntington Beach, California is 17.2% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $120,112 in Huntington Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntington Beach, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Huntington Beach
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Huntington Beach, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Huntington Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  21.0% higher
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher