Zip 90802 (Long Beach, CA) Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Long Beach, California?
$8,310 / month
for a family, 53.9% more expensive than the national average A total of $99,720 for the year for a family.
$6,300 / month
for a single person, 32.2% more expensive than the national average A total of $75,600 for the year for a single person.

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 (zip 90802), 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.

Zip 90802 (Long Beach, CA)

Housing costs in Long Beach?
A typical home costs $519,900, which is 53.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 29.1% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Long Beach costs $2,410 per month, which is 12.1% more than the national average of $2,150 and 4.6% more than the state average of $2,300.

Can I afford Long Beach?
To live comfortably in Long Beach (zip 90802), California, a minimum annual income of $99,720 for a family, and $75,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Long Beach?
The cost of living in 90802 Long Beach, CA is relatively high. According to BestPlaces, the overall cost of living index in the area is 134.32, which is 34.32% higher than the average cost of living index in the United States. Housing prices are particularly expensive, with an average monthly rent for a one bedroom apartment costing around $1,795. Groceries and dining out can also be costly, with a meal at an inexpensive restaurant costing around $15 and a loaf of bread costing nearly $3. However, transportation costs are relatively low compared to other cities in California; the average price of gas is only $3.81 a gallon and public transportation tickets are relatively inexpensive at about $2-5 per ride. Overall, 90802 Long Beach residents should expect to pay more than residents of other cities due to its high cost of living index.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesLong BeachCaliforniaUnited States
    Unlock149.9100.0
  99.9  Unlock100.0
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  157.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  95.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock133.1100.0
  133.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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I have been living in Downtown Long Beach (90802) for 20 years. When I arrived, the City was moving at a decent pace to clean up its Sailor Town-nudie bar image, making  More

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Alamitos Beach is a beautiful place. Its streets lined with palm trees marking the architectural period pieces from the early 1900's to the late 1940's. Walking the  More

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Over 17 years ago

Long Beach tends to have a bad rep., for good reasons. The City has cleaned up its act over the past 10 years, especially downtown. The streets and sidewalks are kept  More

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