salaryHuntsville is 22% 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
$1,364
$2,279
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,207
$2,180
💵 Families earn per year
$80,579
$94,293
🔑 Buying a house
$293,600
$806,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,345
$5,151
⚡ Electric bill per month
$181
$99
👥 People living there
222,791
455,548
Commute to work
19.7 min
29.9 min
College degree
47.2%
35.6%
Own their home
58.3%
41.2%
Below poverty line
12.6%
14.8%
Unemployment
4.1%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Long Beach for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Huntsville | Long Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $48,010 | $98,050 | +104% in Long Beach |
| Dental Hygienist | $62,370 | $122,980 | +97% in Long Beach |
| Police Officer | $64,550 | $121,980 | +89% in Long Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $77,090 | $135,560 | +76% in Long Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,250 | $101,860 | +64% in Long Beach |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,900 | $161,470 | +55% in Long Beach |
| Carpenter | $48,970 | $75,740 | +55% in Long Beach |
| Physician Assistant | $107,230 | $161,890 | +51% in Long Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntsville or Long Beach cheaper to live in?
Huntsville is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,364 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Long Beach to match $60,000 in Huntsville?
About $73,212 a year gives the same standard of living in Long Beach.
Where do people earn more, Huntsville or Long Beach?
The typical household earns $80,579 in Huntsville and $94,293 in Long Beach, 15% more in Long Beach.