Arlington, Texas vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 57.8% more expensive than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $78,919 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Arlington, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.8% higher
      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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  37.8% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower