Long Beach, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 53.4% more expensive than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $115,022 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Long Beach, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.4% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  32.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher