Iowa City, Iowa vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 82.5% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $145,963 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Iowa City, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.5% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  130.5% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher