Gainesville, Virginia vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 12.7% more expensive than Gainesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $112,677 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Gainesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Gainesville, Virginia
Gainesville, VA vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Gainesville, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  30.8% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower