San Antonio, Texas vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 77.2% more expensive than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $230,323 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Long Beach
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to San Antonio, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.2% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  244.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  59.0% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher