salaryChicago is 10% 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
$1,983
$2,279
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,622
$2,180
💵 Families earn per year
$84,017
$94,293
🔑 Buying a house
$334,100
$806,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.6
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,943
$5,151
⚡ Electric bill per month
$90
$99
👥 People living there
2,711,226
455,548
Commute to work
33.1 min
29.9 min
College degree
44.3%
35.6%
Own their home
46%
41.2%
Below poverty line
16.8%
14.8%
Unemployment
8%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Chicago for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Long Beach for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chicago | Long Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $135,560 | +35% in Long Beach |
| Plumber | $103,380 | $71,110 | -31% in Long Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,390 | $101,860 | +30% in Long Beach |
| Electrician | $102,350 | $73,810 | -28% in Long Beach |
| Physician Assistant | $127,940 | $161,890 | +27% in Long Beach |
| Dental Hygienist | $100,260 | $122,980 | +23% in Long Beach |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,740 | $161,470 | +23% in Long Beach |
| Software Developer | $134,380 | $160,920 | +20% in Long Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chicago or Long Beach cheaper to live in?
Chicago is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,983 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Long Beach to match $60,000 in Chicago?
About $65,775 a year gives the same standard of living in Long Beach.
Where do people earn more, Chicago or Long Beach?
The typical household earns $84,017 in Chicago and $94,293 in Long Beach, 11% more in Long Beach.