Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 75.2% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $87,610 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Long_Beach, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, Long_Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.2% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  76.6% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher