Huntington Beach, CA vs Livermore, CA

Huntington Beach, CA and Livermore, CA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.3% difference in their overall index. Huntington Beach scores 200 while Livermore scores 206 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Huntington Beach is $2,424/month compared to $2,640/month in Livermore — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Huntington Beach has cheaper rent, Livermore actually has lower median home values ($1,038,600 vs $1,047,300).

Median household income in Huntington Beach is $119,885 compared to $153,602 in Livermore (-22%). While Livermore is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Huntington Beach spend roughly 24.3% of their income on rent, more than the 20.6% in Livermore.

Climate-wise, Huntington Beach is notably warmer with an average of 64.9°F compared to 59.9°F in Livermore. Livermore receives more rainfall at 15.2" per year compared to 11.2" in Huntington Beach.