Cary, North Carolina vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 39.6% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $69,781 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Cary, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  82.8% higher
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher