Tempe, Arizona vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 41.3% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $72,061 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Tempe, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  46.1% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher