Austin, Texas vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntington Beach, California is 39.5% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $69,745 in Huntington Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntington Beach, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Huntington Beach
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Huntington Beach, CA
Compared to Austin, Huntington Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher