Palm Springs, California vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 18.9% more expensive than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $59,454 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Palm Springs, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower