Alhambra, CA vs Huntington Beach, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Alhambra is 18.3% cheaper than Huntington Beach. With a cost index of 163 vs 200, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Alhambra to Huntington Beach should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Alhambra is $1,852/month compared to $2,424/month in Huntington Beach — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Alhambra is more affordable at $812,700 median vs $1,047,300.

Median household income in Alhambra is $85,189 compared to $119,885 in Huntington Beach (-28.9%). While Huntington Beach is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alhambra spend roughly 26.1% of their income on rent, more than the 24.3% in Huntington Beach.