Long Beach, California vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 34.0% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $32,998 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Long Beach, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% lower
      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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher