Buffalo, New York vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 79.8% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $79,101 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
261% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Buffalo, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.8% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  607.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  54.2% higher
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher