Huntington Beach, CA vs Redondo Beach, CA

Huntington Beach is moderately more affordable than Redondo Beach, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Huntington Beach scores 200 compared to 218 for Redondo Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Redondo Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Huntington Beach is $2,424/month compared to $2,562/month in Redondo Beach — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Huntington Beach is more affordable at $1,047,300 median vs $1,225,400.

Median household income in Huntington Beach is $119,885 compared to $144,588 in Redondo Beach (-17.1%). While Redondo 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 Huntington Beach spend roughly 24.3% of their income on rent, more than the 21.3% in Redondo Beach.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64.9°F vs 63°F). Redondo Beach receives more rainfall at 13.6" per year compared to 11.2" in Huntington Beach.