Palm Desert, California vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 28.8% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $128,826 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Palm Desert, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower