| | Long Beach, WA | Tacoma, WA | United States |
| Overall | 85.4 | 122.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 98.4 | 101.2 | 100 |
| Health | 106.2 | 88.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 83.3 | 148.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $312,100 | $454,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 6,030.0% | 6,780.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 67.5 | 119.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 92.7 | 129.4 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Long Beach WA is the highest rated place to live in WA, OR, CA, Idaho, Utah.
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