Huntington Beach, CA Cost of Living


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Huntington Beach cost of living score
164.9
More expensive
64.9% higher
than the US average
10.0% higher
than the California average
Huntington Beach, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 164.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 64.9% higher than the U.S. average and 10.0% lower than the average for California.

Huntington Beach, CA

Housing costs in Huntington Beach?
A typical home costs $1,063,100, which is 214.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 44.9% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Huntington Beach costs $2,550 per month, which is 78.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 15.7% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Huntington Beach?
To live comfortably in Huntington Beach, California, a minimum annual income of $203,760 for a family, and $84,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Huntington Beach?
Huntington Beach is a popular destination for many Southern California residents. The cost of living in Huntington Beach is quite high, especially considering the city’s proximity to Los Angeles. Renting an apartment or house here can range from around $1,500 - $2,500 per month depending on the size and amenities offered. Transportation costs are relatively low thanks to the city’s convenient proximity to LA as well as several other public transportation options like buses and rideshares. Grocery costs are slightly higher than the national average due to its close proximity to LA while health care costs remain on par with national averages.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHuntington BeachCaliforniaUnited States
  164.9149.9100.0
  105.2105.1100
  93.498.3100.0
  347.3234.8100.0
  $1,063,100$733,500$338,100
  96.4%102.4%100.0%
  117.4133.1100.0
  156.1118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Huntington Beach
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Lived here for a couple months now. Love the beach and the weather. Nice boardwalk to walk or ride your bike. Overall nice clean feel and vibe. Only move here if you  More

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Over 6 years ago

Overdevelopment has ruined the city, Housing is overpriced - overseas investors, corporate housing, sober living houses (there are many throughout the city) and AirB&B  More

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Over 9 years ago

The population of Huntington Beach is much more than that. It was actually 199,189 according to the city's  More

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