Long Beach, California vs. Elkhart, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elkhart, Texas is 51.4% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $24,293 in Elkhart, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elkhart, Texas is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Elkhart
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Elkhart, TX
Compared to Long Beach, Elkhart is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.4% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  51.2% lower
  Health
  36.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower