Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Green Bay, WI
VS
Huntington Beach, CA
🏆 Huntington Beach leads 12 of 23 categories
Green Bay
Wisconsin
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,174
Violent Crime Index
130⚠ High
Population
106,846
Huntington Beach
California
12
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.
Green Bay, WI
Pros
Homes cost $804k less ($172,700 vs $976,800)
Rent averages $1454/mo less ($864 vs $2,318)
23% cheaper overall cost of living than Huntington Beach
Commutes run 12 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.3 pts lower (4.1%)
Living costs sit below the national average (index 92.1)
Cons
Median income trails Huntington Beach by $55,573/yr
Violent crime (495.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Snowy winters — about 56" of snow per year
Huntington Beach, CA
Pros
Households earn $55,573 more per year on average
58% less violent crime than Green Bay
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 25°F
Violent crime is well below the national average (207.3 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 46.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $976,800
Higher rents — median is $2,318/mo
Cost of living runs 23% higher than Green Bay
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Key Differences at a Glance
Green Bay
Cost of Living
23% cheaper
COL index 92.1 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Green Bay
Median Home Value
$804k less
$172,700 vs $976,800
Green Bay
Unemployment
1.3 pp lower
4.1% vs 5.4% unemployment
Huntington Beach
Median Income
$55,573
$114,747 vs $59,174/yr
Huntington Beach
Violent Crime
58% lower
207.3 vs 495.1 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Green Bay, WI | Huntington Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 92.1 ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $172,700 ✓ Lower | $976,800⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $864 ✓ Lower | $2,318⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $59,174 | $114,747 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.4%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.0 min ✓ Shorter | 29.7 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 7.6% | 16.6% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High | 71 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 130⚠ High | 55 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 62 ✓ Safer | 95 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (101) ✓ Better | B (97) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.8:1 ✓ Smaller | 24.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 25.1% | 46.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.5% | 93.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Green Bay Area Public School District | Huntington Beach City Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 24.5°F | 67.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 79.8°F ✓ Warmer | 78.9°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.2" | 11.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 55.6" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,846 | 197,481 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 35.6 | 43.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.2% ✓ Higher | 55.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.0% ✓ More | 17.9% |
| Over 65 | 13.9% | 18.7% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Green Bay's cost of living index is 92.1 vs Huntington Beach's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Green Bay is 23% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Huntington Beach leads 12 of 23 categories. Green Bay wins 11 and Huntington Beach wins 12. 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 Green Bay to Huntington Beach or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($172,700 vs $976,800 median home), income ($59,174 vs $114,747), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Green Bay, WI and Huntington Beach, CA are about 1,761 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.