Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 80.8% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $90,398 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
249% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.8% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  279.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  55.6% higher
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher