Ocean Shores, Washington vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 68.2% more expensive than Ocean Shores, Washington.

You would need a salary of $126,136 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Shores, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Ocean Shores, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Ocean Shores, Washington
Ocean Shores, WA vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Ocean Shores, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.2% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.9% higher
  Commute
  79.8% higher
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher