Long Beach, California vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 36.5% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $136,486 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Dallas
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Long Beach, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher