Long Beach, California vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 23.6% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $84,073 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Long Beach, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher