Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntington Beach, California is 26.9% more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $76,160 in Huntington Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntington Beach, California is more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Huntington Beach
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Huntington Beach, CA
Compared to Scottsdale, Huntington Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  7.5% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher