Huntington Beach, CA vs Upland, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Upland is 29.6% cheaper than Huntington Beach. With a cost index of 154 vs 200, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Upland to Huntington Beach should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Huntington Beach is $2,424/month compared to $1,976/month in Upland — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Upland is more affordable at $688,800 median vs $1,047,300.

Median household income in Huntington Beach is $119,885 compared to $101,407 in Upland (+18.2%). The higher salaries in Huntington Beach partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Huntington Beach spend roughly 24.3% of their income on rent, more than the 23.4% in Upland.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64.9°F vs 66.8°F). Upland receives more rainfall at 11.6" per year compared to 11.2" in Huntington Beach.