Huntsville, Alabama vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntington Beach, California is 99.0% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $374,135 in Huntington Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntington Beach, California is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
310% more expensive in Huntington Beach
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Huntington Beach, CA
Compared to Huntsville, Huntington Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.0% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  441.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  45.7% higher
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher