Plano, Texas vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 45.8% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $109,372 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Plano, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.8% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  79.4% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher