Dallas, Texas vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 57.5% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $115,781 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Dallas, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.5% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  34.8% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower