Anaheim, CA vs Huntington Beach, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Anaheim is 16.5% cheaper than Huntington Beach. With a cost index of 167 vs 200, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Anaheim to Huntington Beach should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Anaheim is $2,082/month compared to $2,424/month in Huntington Beach — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Anaheim is more affordable at $771,700 median vs $1,047,300.

Median household income in Anaheim is $90,583 compared to $119,885 in Huntington Beach (-24.4%). 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 Anaheim spend roughly 27.6% of their income on rent, more than the 24.3% in Huntington Beach.