Tacoma, Washington vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 34.8% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $67,415 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.2% higher
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower