Albany, New York vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 64.9% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $148,383 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Albany, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.9% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  80.3% higher
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower