salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Diego to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,987
$3,011
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,696
$2,589
💵 Families earn per year
$130,411
$116,561
🔑 Buying a house
$1,100,000
$906,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
111.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,234
$5,945
⚡ Electric bill per month
$108
$131
👥 People living there
195,240
1,389,526
Commute to work
28.4 min
23.5 min
College degree
49%
51%
Own their home
55.4%
47.3%
Below poverty line
7.8%
11%
Unemployment
5.4%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntington Beach for lower rent, higher incomes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick San Diego for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntington Beach or San Diego cheaper to live in?
Huntington Beach and San Diego cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in San Diego to match $60,000 in Huntington Beach?
About $60,632 a year gives the same standard of living in San Diego.
Where do people earn more, Huntington Beach or San Diego?
The typical household earns $130,411 in Huntington Beach and $116,561 in San Diego, 12% more in Huntington Beach.
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