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

Median Home Cost is 27% more expensive in Huntington Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Huntington Beach, California copmared to San Diego, California?

A salary of $83,000 in San Diego, California should increase to $93,401 in Huntington Beach, 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.

SAN DIEGO vs. HUNTINGTON BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

San Diego, California vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntington Beach, California is 12.5% more expensive than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $93,401 in Huntington Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Huntington Beach
than in San Diego, California

San Diego, CA vs. Huntington Beach, CA

Compared to San Diego, Huntington Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

28.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.2% lower

Commute

2.3% lower

Health

4.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.0% higher

Cost of Food

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San Diego, California vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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San Diego, CA vs. Huntington Beach, CA

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