salaryCharlotte is 17% 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
$1,881
$2,279
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$2,180
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$94,293
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$806,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$5,151
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$99
👥 People living there
903,844
455,548
Commute to work
24.7 min
29.9 min
College degree
48%
35.6%
Own their home
51%
41.2%
Below poverty line
11.7%
14.8%
Unemployment
4.6%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Long Beach for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Charlotte | Long Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $98,050 | +153% in Long Beach |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $121,980 | +93% in Long Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,680 | $101,860 | +74% in Long Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $90,620 | $135,560 | +50% in Long Beach |
| Carpenter | $50,960 | $75,740 | +49% in Long Beach |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,390 | $122,980 | +25% in Long Beach |
| Electrician | $59,080 | $73,810 | +25% in Long Beach |
| Cashier | $29,610 | $36,980 | +25% in Long Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Long Beach cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Long Beach to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $69,996 a year gives the same standard of living in Long Beach.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Long Beach?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $94,293 in Long Beach, 6% more in Long Beach.