Cost of Living Calculator - Long Beach, California vs Melba, Idaho


The cost of living in Melba, Idaho is 24.6% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $94,280 in Melba, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melba, Idaho is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Melba
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs Melba, ID
Compared to Long Beach, Melba is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower

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