Newark, New Jersey vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 29.6% more expensive than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $97,170 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Long_Beach, CA
Compared to Newark, Long_Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower