Chico, California vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 39.0% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $69,476 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Long_Beach, CA
Compared to Chico, Long_Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  86.0% higher
  Health
  28.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher