St. Louis, Missouri vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 92.4% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $141,401 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
377% more expensive in Long Beach
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to St. Louis, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.4% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  422.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  60.3% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher