St. Petersburg, Florida vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 58.5% more expensive than St. Petersburg, Florida.

You would need a salary of $118,850 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than St. Petersburg, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Long Beach
than in St. Petersburg, Florida
St._Petersburg, FL vs. Long_Beach, CA
Compared to St._Petersburg, Long_Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.5% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  183.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  60.8% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher