Washington, District of Columbia vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntington Beach, California is 19.9% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $316,414 in Huntington Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntington Beach, California is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Huntington Beach
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Huntington Beach, CA
Compared to Washington, Huntington Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower