salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$2,946
$2,279
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,132
$2,180
💵 Families earn per year
$105,380
$94,293
🔑 Buying a house
$566,900
$806,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,627
$5,151
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$99
👥 People living there
294,078
455,548
Commute to work
36.8 min
29.9 min
College degree
54.8%
35.6%
Own their home
27.9%
41.2%
Below poverty line
15.6%
14.8%
Unemployment
5.5%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Jersey City for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Long Beach for lower rent, shorter commutes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Jersey City | Long Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,610 | $35,850 | -25% in Long Beach |
| Operations Manager | $157,000 | $125,830 | -20% in Long Beach |
| Market Research Analyst | $100,520 | $82,990 | -17% in Long Beach |
| Police Officer | $105,540 | $121,980 | +16% in Long Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $119,720 | $135,560 | +13% in Long Beach |
| Dental Hygienist | $109,720 | $122,980 | +12% in Long Beach |
| Pharmacist | $141,320 | $157,440 | +11% in Long Beach |
| Accountant | $105,650 | $94,360 | -11% in Long Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jersey City or Long Beach cheaper to live in?
Jersey City and Long Beach cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Long Beach to match $60,000 in Jersey City?
About $60,535 a year gives the same standard of living in Long Beach.
Where do people earn more, Jersey City or Long Beach?
The typical household earns $105,380 in Jersey City and $94,293 in Long Beach, 12% more in Jersey City.
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