Charleston, West Virginia vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 96.7% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $393,325 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
376% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Charleston, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.7% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  465.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  81.5% higher
  Health
  36.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher