salaryAurora is 7% 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
$2,087
$2,279
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$2,180
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$94,293
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$806,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$5,151
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$99
👥 People living there
394,432
455,548
Commute to work
28.6 min
29.9 min
College degree
33.6%
35.6%
Own their home
62.4%
41.2%
Below poverty line
11.9%
14.8%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Long Beach for a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Aurora | Long Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $101,130 | $135,560 | +34% in Long Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | $101,860 | +32% in Long Beach |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,040 | $161,470 | +20% in Long Beach |
| Physician Assistant | $134,540 | $161,890 | +20% in Long Beach |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $121,980 | +20% in Long Beach |
| Software Developer | $137,610 | $160,920 | +17% in Long Beach |
| Electrician | $63,150 | $73,810 | +17% in Long Beach |
| Carpenter | $64,910 | $75,740 | +17% in Long Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Long Beach cheaper to live in?
Aurora is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,087 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Long Beach to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $64,415 a year gives the same standard of living in Long Beach.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Long Beach?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $94,293 in Long Beach, 1% more in Aurora.