Long Beach, California vs. Calera, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Calera, Alabama is 41.4% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $79,082 in Calera, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Calera, Alabama is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Calera
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Calera, AL
Compared to Long Beach, Calera is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  34.7% lower
  Health
  40.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher