salaryDetroit is 13% 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
$1,347
$2,279
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,153
$2,180
💵 Families earn per year
$43,073
$94,293
🔑 Buying a house
$83,900
$806,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.3
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,402
$5,151
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$99
👥 People living there
638,530
455,548
Commute to work
24.8 min
29.9 min
College degree
18.1%
35.6%
Own their home
50.3%
41.2%
Below poverty line
32.7%
14.8%
Unemployment
14%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Detroit for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Long Beach for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Detroit | Long Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $62,730 | $98,050 | +56% in Long Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,210 | $101,860 | +56% in Long Beach |
| Police Officer | $78,450 | $121,980 | +55% in Long Beach |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,480 | $122,980 | +46% in Long Beach |
| Lawyer | $134,980 | $194,410 | +44% in Long Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $97,280 | $135,560 | +39% in Long Beach |
| Software Developer | $130,760 | $160,920 | +23% in Long Beach |
| Cashier | $30,090 | $36,980 | +23% in Long Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Detroit or Long Beach cheaper to live in?
Detroit is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,347 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Long Beach to match $60,000 in Detroit?
About $67,937 a year gives the same standard of living in Long Beach.
Where do people earn more, Detroit or Long Beach?
The typical household earns $43,073 in Detroit and $94,293 in Long Beach, 54% more in Long Beach.