Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 30.4% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $89,983 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Salt Lake City, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  69.1% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher