Monterey, California vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 9.0% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $136,449 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Long Beach
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Monterey, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  71.4% higher
  Health
  39.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher