What is a pro or con of living in Long Beach, Californiacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 14% more expensive in Long Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Long Beach, California copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $85,000 in Washington, District of Columbia should increase to $89,797 in Long Beach, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WASHINGTON vs. LONG BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 5.6% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $89,797 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Long Beach, CA

Compared to Washington, Long Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

8.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.4% lower

Commute

16.7% higher

Health

9.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Long Beach, CA

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