2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Geneva, IL vs Hermosa Beach, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Hermosa Beach or is it cheaper to live in Geneva?
- Hermosa Beach is 69.5% more expensive than Geneva.

Which city has more affordable housing, Hermosa Beach or Geneva?
- Hermosa Beach housing costs are 438.6% more expensive than Geneva housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Geneva or is Health Care more affordable in Hermosa Beach.
- Health related expenses are 2.7% less in Hermosa Beach.
 Geneva, ILHermosa Beach, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock161.7100
 Food & Groceries100.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock90.2100
 Housing130.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,992,000$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock160.7100
 Miscellaneous138.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Geneva    12 Reviews

Real Estate and State Taxes are very high. Lots of people and traffic. Cute little shops and restaurants on main streets which attract a lot of tourists during the  More

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Lived here for 30 years... great schools, quaint downtown, good city leadership, engaged community. Wonderful town to raise a family! Only downsides are weather ( long  More

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Over 8 years ago

We moved to Geneva 4 years ago. The cost of living is very high, and taxes keep going up as well as other living expenses. The population seems to be increasing and the  More

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Reviews for Hermosa Beach    9 Reviews

Homes for sale in this beautiful city are in the $1million + range and go up to $16 million for a home on The Strand. So much good to say about Hermosa Beach. Please  More

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Over 12 years ago

Wonderful place to live for mild weather, entertainment, and clean  More

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The weather is perfect, the people are very kind, there is virtually no crime, so many things to do no matter what your interests, everyone is fit and active, great  More

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