Long Beach, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 35.1% more expensive than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $77,027 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in San Jose
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Long Beach, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher