Long Beach, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 0.8% more expensive than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $19,357 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in San Diego
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Long Beach, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher