Cost of Living Calculator - Long Beach, California vs Plainfield, New Jersey


The cost of living in Plainfield, New Jersey is 24.8% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $72,980 in Plainfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, New Jersey is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Plainfield
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs Plainfield, NJ
Compared to Long Beach, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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