Santa Monica, California vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntington Beach, California is 33.6% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $86,300 in Huntington Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntington Beach, California is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Huntington Beach
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Huntington Beach, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, Huntington Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% higher
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher