salaryHenderson 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
$2,044
$2,279
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,857
$2,180
💵 Families earn per year
$97,214
$94,293
🔑 Buying a house
$484,900
$806,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,520
$5,151
⚡ Electric bill per month
$151
$99
👥 People living there
332,141
455,548
Commute to work
24.3 min
29.9 min
College degree
37.4%
35.6%
Own their home
66.1%
41.2%
Below poverty line
9%
14.8%
Unemployment
6.8%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Henderson for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Long Beach for lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Henderson | Long Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $59,280 | $98,050 | +65% in Long Beach |
| Police Officer | $77,750 | $121,980 | +57% in Long Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,040 | $101,860 | +57% in Long Beach |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $35,850 | +32% in Long Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $103,940 | $135,560 | +30% in Long Beach |
| Operations Manager | $97,290 | $125,830 | +29% in Long Beach |
| Lawyer | $150,510 | $194,410 | +29% in Long Beach |
| Cashier | $29,360 | $36,980 | +26% in Long Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Henderson or Long Beach cheaper to live in?
Henderson is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,044 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Long Beach to match $60,000 in Henderson?
About $67,993 a year gives the same standard of living in Long Beach.
Where do people earn more, Henderson or Long Beach?
The typical household earns $97,214 in Henderson and $94,293 in Long Beach, 3% more in Henderson.