Long Beach, CA Cost Of Living
Long Beach's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In California
In America
What is the cost of living in Long Beach, CA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Long Beach has an overall cost of living index of 143 which is 1.4x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only California, Long Beach has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than California's index of 140.
The standard of living in Long Beach ranks as #5,680 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in California. By definition, that implies Long Beach ranks as the #738 most expensive place in the Golden State.
Long Beach Cost Of Living Vs. California
| Living Expense | Long Beach | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 114 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 116 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 104 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 208 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 137 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 126 | 100 | |
Long Beach, CA Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in California, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Long Beach | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $584,200 | $538,500 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,391 | $1,586 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $66,410 | $78,672 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 8.8x | 6.8x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.25x | 0.24x | 0.2x |
Detailed Long Beach Services Costs Vs. California
| Item | Long Beach | California |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.17 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $14.48 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $24.56 | $14.67 |
Detailed Long Beach Groceries Costs Vs. California
| Item | Long Beach | California |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $4.58 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.72 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $2.19 | $2.05 |
Detailed Long Beach Health Costs Vs. California
| Item | Long Beach | California |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $22.6 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $66.25 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $2.48 | $2.34 |
Detailed Long Beach Transportation Costs Vs. California
| Item | Long Beach | California |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $2.99 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $11.66 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $9.82 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $106.53 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $100.28 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $114.52 | $99.13 |
Detailed Long Beach Utilities Costs Vs. California
| Item | Long Beach | California |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $3.32 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $52.6 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $138.7 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $176.01 | $175.64 |
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Long Beach
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Long Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson, CA | 91,354 | 135 | 0.9x |
| Lakewood, CA | 79,676 | 143 | 1.0x |
| Bellflower, CA | 76,339 | 133 | 0.9x |
| Paramount, CA | 53,949 | 126 | 0.9x |
| Placentia, CA | 52,049 | 156 | 1.1x |
| Cypress, CA | 49,137 | 154 | 1.1x |
| La Mirada, CA | 48,260 | 147 | 1.0x |
| Seal Beach, CA | 24,268 | 130 | 0.9x |
| West Puente Valley, CA | 23,555 | 133 | 0.9x |
| Artesia, CA | 16,456 | 138 | 1.0x |
