Seattle, Washington vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntington Beach, California is 7.6% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $82,505 in Huntington Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntington Beach, California is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Huntington Beach
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Huntington Beach, CA
Compared to Seattle, Huntington Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.1% higher
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower