Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, Maryland vs Long Beach, California


The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 34.5% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $100,866 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs Long_Beach, CA
Compared to Columbia, Long_Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  46.3% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower

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