salaryColumbus is 27% 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
$1,314
$2,279
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$2,180
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$94,293
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$806,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$5,151
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$99
👥 People living there
203,711
455,548
Commute to work
20.9 min
29.9 min
College degree
30.5%
35.6%
Own their home
50.8%
41.2%
Below poverty line
19%
14.8%
Unemployment
6.3%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Long Beach for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Long Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $121,980 | +144% in Long Beach |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $98,050 | +101% in Long Beach |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $194,410 | +87% in Long Beach |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $35,850 | +72% in Long Beach |
| Carpenter | $45,070 | $75,740 | +68% in Long Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,360 | $101,860 | +66% in Long Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $82,500 | $135,560 | +64% in Long Beach |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $73,830 | +58% in Long Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Long Beach cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 27% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Long Beach to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $76,308 a year gives the same standard of living in Long Beach.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Long Beach?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $94,293 in Long Beach, 34% more in Long Beach.