Long Beach, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Long Beach, California?
$11,820 / month
for a family, 118.9% more expensive than the national average
$5,867 / month
for a single person, 23.1% more expensive than the national average

Long Beach cost of living score
161.7
More expensive
61.7% higher
than the US average
7.9% higher
than the California average
Long Beach, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 161.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 61.7% higher than the U.S. average and 7.9% lower than the average for California.

Long Beach, CA

Housing costs in Long Beach?
A typical home costs $739,900, which is 118.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.9% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Long Beach costs $2,240 per month, which is 56.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 4.0% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Long Beach?
To live comfortably in Long Beach, California, a minimum annual income of $141,840 for a family, and $70,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Long Beach?
Long Beach, California is quickly becoming one of America's premier destinations for those looking for excellent quality-of-life without spending too much. Homeowners can take advantage of different housing options ranging from single family homes to beachfront condos - while renters have access to some great deals as well. Additionally, groceries and transportation costs remain quite reasonable when compared with other US cities - making Long Beach a wonderful option if you're on the hunt for affordability.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesLong BeachCaliforniaUnited States
  161.7149.9100.0
  101.9105.1100
  86.798.3100.0
  254.0234.8100.0
  $739,900$733,500$338,100
  97.1102.4100
  157.9133.1100.0
  133.4118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Long Beach
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Local born and bred. This place is going down the drain. Crime is up, housing is up, yuppies finding nothing wrong with it since they want to validate spending 3k on a 2  More

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Angelique · 
Over 4 years ago

I love Long Beach. I especially shoreline village and the aquarium of the pacific. The only big problem here (for me) is crime. Otherwise, nice  More

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Over 6 years ago

The cost of living is extremely high and there are way too many apartments or multi unit homes which have no parking. But with everyone living on top of each other it  More

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