Santa Maria, California vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 31.1% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $134,986 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Santa Maria, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
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  31.1% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  65.9% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
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  Personal
  1.1% higher
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