Phoenix, Arizona vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 46.4% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $223,940 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.4% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  33.9% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher