Passaic, New Jersey vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 28.9% more expensive than Passaic, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $185,660 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Passaic, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Passaic, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Passaic, New Jersey
Passaic, NJ vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Passaic, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower