| Measure | Huntington BeachCalifornia, United States Remove Huntington Beach | Pasadena (CA)California, United States Remove Pasadena (CA) |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.9 | 6.3 |
| Connector Score | 7.8 | 8.5 |
| Safety | 8.3 | 7.0 |
| Affordability | 1.0 | 1.9 |
| Transportation | 5.5 | 9.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 4.0 | 7.5 |
| Walkability | 6.9 | 8.0 |
| Things to do | 6.1 | 6.3 |
| Food & dining | 6.0 | 5.8 |
| Places to stay | 6.2 | 6.0 |
| Nature & outdoors | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Scenic value | 6.3 | 4.5 |
| Family friendliness | 5.7 | 6.9 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Nightlife | 3.9 | 3.8 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 8.8 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $180 | $173 |
| Mid-range | $263 | $255 |
| Luxury | $471 | $497 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 183 | 153 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $2,800 | $2,450 |
| Median home price | $1,370,000 | $1,093,300 |
| Population | 191K | 136K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Airport | Drive Train Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Huntington Beach | — | 49 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Beaches | Car-free travel |
| Known for | Beaches, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Food scene, Shopping | Mountains & hiking, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Pro sports, Shopping, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: June to early September and US Open of… | Peak: New Year's Rose Parade and Rose Bowl pe… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.