Cost of Living Calculator - Raleigh, North Carolina vs Huntington Beach, California


The cost of living in Huntington Beach, California is 76.3% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $229,150 in Huntington Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntington Beach, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Huntington Beach
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs Huntington Beach, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Huntington Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.3% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  203.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  32.5% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher

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