salaryAustin is 16% 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
$1,932
$2,279
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$2,180
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$94,293
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$806,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$5,151
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$99
👥 People living there
979,539
455,548
Commute to work
23.7 min
29.9 min
College degree
59.6%
35.6%
Own their home
43.4%
41.2%
Below poverty line
12%
14.8%
Unemployment
4.7%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Austin | Long Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $58,830 | $98,050 | +67% in Long Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,270 | $101,860 | +66% in Long Beach |
| Carpenter | $50,260 | $75,740 | +51% in Long Beach |
| Police Officer | $82,290 | $121,980 | +48% in Long Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $97,890 | $135,560 | +38% in Long Beach |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $35,850 | +32% in Long Beach |
| Lawyer | $153,330 | $194,410 | +27% in Long Beach |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,050 | $161,470 | +26% in Long Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Long Beach cheaper to live in?
Austin is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,932 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Long Beach to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $69,483 a year gives the same standard of living in Long Beach.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Long Beach?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $94,293 in Long Beach, 7% more in Austin.