Santa Rosa, California vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntington Beach, California is 27.2% more expensive than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $63,601 in Huntington Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntington Beach, California is more expensive than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Huntington Beach
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Huntington Beach, CA
Compared to Santa Rosa, Huntington Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher