salaryFresno is 11% 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
$1,789
$2,279
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$2,180
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$94,293
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$806,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$5,151
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$99
👥 People living there
545,970
455,548
Commute to work
22.4 min
29.9 min
College degree
25.5%
35.6%
Own their home
50.1%
41.2%
Below poverty line
20.1%
14.8%
Unemployment
8.9%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno 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 | Fresno | Long Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $62,880 | $82,990 | +32% in Long Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $101,860 | +29% in Long Beach |
| Software Developer | $129,060 | $160,920 | +25% in Long Beach |
| Operations Manager | $101,010 | $125,830 | +25% in Long Beach |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $98,050 | +24% in Long Beach |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,900 | $121,560 | +23% in Long Beach |
| Police Officer | $100,770 | $121,980 | +21% in Long Beach |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,730 | $122,980 | +21% in Long Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Long Beach cheaper to live in?
Fresno is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,789 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Long Beach to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $66,700 a year gives the same standard of living in Long Beach.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Long Beach?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $94,293 in Long Beach, 19% more in Long Beach.