Austin, Texas vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 23.0% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $491,808 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Austin, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  43.7% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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