Fargo, North Dakota vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 77.8% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $124,436 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Fargo, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.8% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  104.3% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher