Carbondale, Illinois vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 103.7% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $101,857 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
536% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Carbondale, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.7% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  396.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  124.9% higher
  Health
  32.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher