Lorton, Virginia vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 14.5% more expensive than Lorton, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $171,814 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lorton, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Lorton, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Lorton, Virginia
Lorton, VA vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Lorton, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  19.5% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower