Tempe, Arizona vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntington Beach, California is 60.3% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $176,332 in Huntington Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntington Beach, California is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Huntington Beach
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Huntington Beach, CA
Compared to Tempe, Huntington Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.3% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  189.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher