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

Median Home Cost is 4% more expensive in Long Beach.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Gig Harbor, Washington should increase to $56,100 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.

GIG HARBOR vs. LONG BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Gig Harbor, Washington vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 12.2% more expensive than Gig Harbor, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,100 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gig Harbor, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Gig Harbor, Washington

Gig Harbor, WA vs. Long Beach, CA

Compared to Gig Harbor, Long Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

21.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

39.5% higher

Commute

42.0% higher

Health

1.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Gig Harbor, Washington vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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