Waco, Texas vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 101.6% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $100,824 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
254% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Waco, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  101.6% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  394.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  118.4% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher