Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Wisconsin vs Long Beach, California


The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 56.9% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $78,452 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs Long Beach, CA
Compared to Madison, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.9% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  84.0% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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