Huntington Beach, California vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 30.2% more expensive than Huntington Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $130,249 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntington Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Huntington Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Huntington Beach, California
Huntington Beach, CA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Huntington Beach, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  19.7% higher
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower