What is a pro or con of living in Long Beach, Californiacompared to Covington, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 29% more expensive in Long Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Long Beach, California copmared to Covington, Washington?

A salary of $100,000 in Covington, Washington should increase to $115,541 in Long Beach, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COVINGTON vs. LONG BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Covington, Washington vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 15.5% more expensive than Covington, Washington.

You would need a salary of $115,541 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Covington, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Covington, Washington

Covington, WA vs. Long Beach, CA

Compared to Covington, Long Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

58.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

32.1% higher

Commute

6.8% higher

Health

1.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

13.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Covington, Washington vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Covington, WA vs. Long Beach, CA

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