Lakeland, Florida vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 80.2% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $108,109 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Lakeland, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.2% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  271.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  86.6% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher