San Francisco, California vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 34.8% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $81,506 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Long Beach
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to San Francisco, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower