What is a pro or con of living in Long Beach, Californiacompared to South Lake Tahoe, California?

Median Home Cost is 12% more expensive in Long Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Long Beach, California copmared to South Lake Tahoe, California?

A salary of $50,000 in South Lake Tahoe, California should increase to $56,458 in Long Beach, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE vs. LONG BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 12.9% more expensive than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $56,458 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Long Beach
than in South Lake Tahoe, California

South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Long Beach, CA

Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Long Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

35.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.4% lower

Commute

53.9% higher

Health

32.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.8% lower

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