Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 80.6% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $101,131 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Athens Clarke County, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.6% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  235.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  97.4% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher