Davis, CA vs Huntington Beach, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Davis is 15.8% cheaper than Huntington Beach. With a cost index of 168 vs 200, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Davis to Huntington Beach should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Davis is $2,043/month compared to $2,424/month in Huntington Beach — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Davis is more affordable at $829,000 median vs $1,047,300.

Median household income in Davis is $87,421 compared to $119,885 in Huntington Beach (-27.1%). 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 Davis spend roughly 28% of their income on rent, more than the 24.3% in Huntington Beach.