Anchorage, Alaska vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 37.2% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $75,435 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Anchorage, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  51.0% higher
  Health
  30.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower