Huntsville, Alabama vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 75.4% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $342,056 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Huntsville, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.4% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  293.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  95.9% higher
  Health
  30.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher