Kansas City, Missouri vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 81.0% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $90,501 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
233% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas_City, MO vs. Long_Beach, CA
Compared to Kansas_City, Long_Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.0% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  312.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  78.0% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher