Huntington Beach, CA vs Saratoga, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Huntington Beach
63.7
#1747 nationally
Saratoga
65
#1663 nationally
Saratoga leads in crime level (2.4 vs 5.7). Saratoga leads in median household income ($237,730 vs $114,747). Huntington Beach leads in walk score (56 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Huntington Beach, CA | Saratoga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1747) | 65 (#1663) |
| Population | 192,129 | 29,607 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,367,647 | $4,038,070 |
| Median Household Income | $114,747 | $237,730 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 195 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+40.0 |
D
63.7 Score
Huntington Beach, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,367,647
Population
192,129
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Pacific
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D
65 Score
Saratoga, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$4,038,070
Population
29,607
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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