Independence, Missouri vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 86.1% more expensive than Independence, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $93,041 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Independence, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
313% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Independence, Missouri
Independence, MO vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Independence, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.1% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  391.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  71.1% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher