Long Beach, California vs. Arroyo Grande, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arroyo Grande, California is 3.8% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $72,172 in Arroyo Grande, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arroyo Grande, California is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% cheaper in Arroyo Grande
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Arroyo Grande, CA
Compared to Long Beach, Arroyo Grande is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% lower
      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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  40.0% lower
  Health
  25.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower