Long Beach, California vs. Morro Bay, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morro Bay, California is 2.7% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $48,649 in Morro Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morro Bay, California is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% cheaper in Morro Bay
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Morro Bay, CA
Compared to Long Beach, Morro Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  40.1% lower
  Health
  25.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower