Palmdale, California vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 21.0% more expensive than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $60,494 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Palmdale, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower