Garwood, New Jersey vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 21.5% more expensive than Garwood, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $115,378 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Garwood, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Garwood, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Garwood, New Jersey
Garwood, NJ vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Garwood, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower