| | Huntington Beach, CA | San Diego, CA | United States |
| Overall | 164.9 | 154.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 105.2 | 109.7 | 100 |
| Health | 93.4 | 89.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 347.3 | 278.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $1,063,100 | $833,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,640.0% | 10,280.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 117.4 | 120.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 156.1 | 153.9 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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
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
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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I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is More
The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say More
I have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. It More
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