Redwood City, California vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 42.7% cheaper than Redwood City, California.

You would need a salary of $72,240 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Redwood City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is cheaper than Redwood City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Long Beach
than in Redwood City, California
Redwood City, CA vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Redwood City, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% lower
      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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  26.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower