Long Beach, California vs. Highland Park, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highland Park, New Jersey is 23.1% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $38,466 in Highland Park, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, New Jersey is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Highland Park
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Highland Park, NJ
Compared to Long Beach, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher