Long Beach, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 10.7% more expensive than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $88,598 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Long Beach, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% higher
      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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher