Bridgewater, New Jersey vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 14.5% more expensive than Bridgewater, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $91,568 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Bridgewater, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Bridgewater, New Jersey
Bridgewater, NJ vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Bridgewater, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower