Long Beach, California vs. Decatur, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Alabama is 49.5% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $25,267 in Decatur, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Alabama is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Decatur
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Decatur, AL
Compared to Long Beach, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  50.0% lower
  Health
  33.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower