2024 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Carson, CA vs Huntington Beach, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Huntington Beach or is it cheaper to live in Carson?
- Huntington Beach is 2.0% more expensive than Carson.

Which city has more affordable housing, Huntington Beach or Carson?
- Huntington Beach housing costs are 52.7% more expensive than Carson housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Carson or is Health Care more affordable in Huntington Beach.
- Health related expenses are 7.7% more in Huntington Beach.
 Carson, CAHuntington Beach, CAUnited States
 Overall161.7164.9100
 Food & Groceries101.5105.2100
 Health86.793.4100
 Housing227.5347.3100
 Median Home Cost$679,600$1,063,100$338,100
 Utilities9,150.0%9,640.0%10,000.0%
 Transportation154.1117.4100
 Miscellaneous133.8156.1100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Carson    5 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

The city is going through "Urban Renewal", which means the poor,elderly and homeless can't afford the "NEW" Townhomes so this is what goes on if you fall under either  More

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Over 9 years ago

The weather is very nice throughout the year. We could use more  More

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I've lived in Carson all my life and the only thing special here is the weather. Summers are great, as it is in the 70s for most of the time. However, this is a  More

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Reviews for Huntington Beach    33 Reviews

Lived here for a couple months now. Love the beach and the weather. Nice boardwalk to walk or ride your bike. Overall nice clean feel and vibe. Only move here if you  More

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Over 6 years ago

Overdevelopment has ruined the city, Housing is overpriced - overseas investors, corporate housing, sober living houses (there are many throughout the city) and AirB&B  More

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Over 9 years ago

The population of Huntington Beach is much more than that. It was actually 199,189 according to the city's  More

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