Chino Hills, CA vs Huntington Beach, CA

Chino Hills is moderately more affordable than Huntington Beach, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Chino Hills scores 189 compared to 200 for Huntington Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Huntington Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chino Hills is $2,750/month compared to $2,424/month in Huntington Beach — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Huntington Beach has cheaper rent, Chino Hills actually has lower median home values ($830,000 vs $1,047,300).

Median household income in Chino Hills is $122,600 compared to $119,885 in Huntington Beach (+2.3%). Chino Hills offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Chino Hills spend roughly 26.9% of their income on rent, more than the 24.3% in Huntington Beach.