Providence, Rhode Island vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 47.2% more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $110,384 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Providence, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.2% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  41.7% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower