Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Davenport, IA
VS
Huntington Beach, CA
🏆 Huntington Beach leads 13 of 23 categories
Davenport
Iowa
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
89.3 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,890
Violent Crime Index
153⚠ High
Population
101,448
Huntington Beach
California
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$114,747 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
55 ✓ Safer
Population
197,481 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Davenport, IA
Pros
Homes cost $822k less ($155,100 vs $976,800)
Rent averages $1428/mo less ($890 vs $2,318)
26% cheaper overall cost of living than Huntington Beach
Commutes run 11 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 89.3)
Smaller class sizes — 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Huntington Beach by $54,857/yr
Violent crime (581.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3540.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Huntington Beach, CA
Pros
Households earn $54,857 more per year on average
64% less violent crime than Davenport
Violent crime is well below the national average (207.3 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 31°F
More college-educated — 46.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 79°F vs 84°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $976,800
Higher rents — median is $2,318/mo
Cost of living runs 26% higher than Davenport
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Key Differences at a Glance
Davenport
Cost of Living
26% cheaper
COL index 89.3 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Davenport
Median Home Value
$822k less
$155,100 vs $976,800
Davenport
Summer Heat
5.0°F warmer
July avg high 83.9°F vs 78.9°F
Huntington Beach
Median Income
$54,857
$114,747 vs $59,890/yr
Huntington Beach
Violent Crime
64% lower
207.3 vs 581.4 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Davenport, IA | Huntington Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 89.3 ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $155,100 ✓ Lower | $976,800⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $890 ✓ Lower | $2,318⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $59,890 | $114,747 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.4%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.5 min ✓ Shorter | 29.7 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 7.7% | 16.6% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 159⚠ High | 71 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 55 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 169⚠ High | 95 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (101) ✓ Better | B (97) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.4:1 ✓ Smaller | 24.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.5% | 46.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.0% | 93.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Davenport Comm School District | Huntington Beach City Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 31.0°F | 67.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 83.9°F ✓ Warmer | 78.9°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.8" | 11.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 36.1" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 101,448 | 197,481 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.4 | 43.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.2% ✓ Higher | 55.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.4% ✓ More | 17.9% |
| Over 65 | 16.2% | 18.7% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Davenport's cost of living index is 89.3 vs Huntington Beach's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Davenport is 26% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Huntington Beach leads 13 of 23 categories. Davenport wins 10 and Huntington Beach wins 13. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Davenport to Huntington Beach or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($155,100 vs $976,800 median home), income ($59,890 vs $114,747), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Davenport, IA and Huntington Beach, CA are about 1,587 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.