salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Los Angeles to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,279
$2,498
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,180
$2,339
💵 Families earn per year
$94,293
$88,371
🔑 Buying a house
$806,600
$921,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,151
$6,050
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$151
👥 People living there
455,548
3,857,263
Commute to work
29.9 min
30.7 min
College degree
35.6%
38.5%
Own their home
41.2%
36%
Below poverty line
14.8%
16.5%
Unemployment
6.5%
8.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Long Beach for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Los Angeles for a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Long Beach | Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $135,560 | 0% in Los Angeles |
| Nurse Practitioner | $161,470 | $161,470 | 0% in Los Angeles |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $79,310 | $79,310 | 0% in Los Angeles |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,380 | $47,380 | 0% in Los Angeles |
| Medical Assistant | $47,760 | $47,760 | 0% in Los Angeles |
| Pharmacist | $157,440 | $157,440 | 0% in Los Angeles |
| Physician Assistant | $161,890 | $161,890 | 0% in Los Angeles |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,980 | $122,980 | 0% in Los Angeles |
Frequently asked questions
Is Long Beach or Los Angeles cheaper to live in?
Long Beach and Los Angeles cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Los Angeles to match $60,000 in Long Beach?
About $60,000 a year gives the same standard of living in Los Angeles.
Where do people earn more, Long Beach or Los Angeles?
The typical household earns $94,293 in Long Beach and $88,371 in Los Angeles, 7% more in Long Beach.
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