Alameda, California vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 24.2% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $43,942 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Long Beach
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Alameda, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  25.9% higher
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower