What is a pro or con of living in Palo Alto, Californiacompared to Huntington Beach, California?

Median Home Cost is 192% more expensive in Palo Alto.

What salary do I need to live in Palo Alto, California copmared to Huntington Beach, California?

A salary of $100,000 in Huntington Beach, California should increase to $239,778 in Palo Alto, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HUNTINGTON BEACH vs. PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Huntington Beach, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 139.8% more expensive than Huntington Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $239,778 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntington Beach, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Huntington Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Huntington Beach, California

Huntington Beach, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA

Compared to Huntington Beach, Palo Alto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

139.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

18.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

255.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.7% lower

Commute

19.8% higher

Health

15.3% higher

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Personal

0.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Huntington Beach, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Huntington Beach, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA

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