What is a pro or con of living in Long Beach, Californiacompared to Towson, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 73% more expensive in Long Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Long Beach, California copmared to Towson, Maryland?

A salary of $135,000 in Towson, Maryland should increase to $185,800 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.

TOWSON vs. LONG BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Towson, Maryland vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 37.6% more expensive than Towson, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $185,800 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Towson, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Towson, Maryland

Towson, MD vs. Long Beach, CA

Compared to Towson, Long Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

78.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.7% lower

Commute

43.0% higher

Health

1.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Towson, Maryland vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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