Long Beach, California vs. Surprise, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surprise, Arizona is 32.4% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $50,723 in Surprise, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surprise, Arizona is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Surprise
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Surprise, AZ
Compared to Long Beach, Surprise is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  33.8% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower