Ithaca, New York vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 61.7% more expensive than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $73,778 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Ithaca, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.7% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  95.4% higher
  Health
  25.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher