Long Beach, California vs. Somerset, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerset, New Jersey is 21.3% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $60,593 in Somerset, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerset, New Jersey is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Somerset
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Somerset, NJ
Compared to Long Beach, Somerset is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher