salaryAtlanta is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Long Beach to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,999
$2,279
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$2,180
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$94,293
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$806,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$5,151
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$99
👥 People living there
505,268
455,548
Commute to work
26.5 min
29.9 min
College degree
59.2%
35.6%
Own their home
46.4%
41.2%
Below poverty line
16.9%
14.8%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Long Beach for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Long Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $98,050 | +107% in Long Beach |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $121,980 | +100% in Long Beach |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $35,850 | +94% in Long Beach |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $75,740 | +49% in Long Beach |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $161,890 | +45% in Long Beach |
| Lawyer | $138,210 | $194,410 | +41% in Long Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $135,560 | +35% in Long Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $101,860 | +33% in Long Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Long Beach cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Long Beach to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $68,100 a year gives the same standard of living in Long Beach.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Long Beach?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $94,293 in Long Beach, 2% more in Long Beach.