Waterbury, Connecticut vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 62.2% more expensive than Waterbury, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $81,091 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Waterbury, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
249% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Waterbury, Connecticut
Waterbury, CT vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Waterbury, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.2% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  409.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% lower
  Commute
  45.5% higher
  Health
  28.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower