Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 74.3% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $87,130 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
332% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Lancaster, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.3% 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)
  349.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  75.2% higher
  Health
  22.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher