salaryOrlando is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Orlando to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,279
$1,955
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,180
$1,897
💵 Families earn per year
$94,293
$78,014
🔑 Buying a house
$806,600
$394,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
101.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,151
$3,213
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$164
👥 People living there
455,548
319,758
Commute to work
29.9 min
26.2 min
College degree
35.6%
42.5%
Own their home
41.2%
39.5%
Below poverty line
14.8%
14.7%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Long Beach for higher incomes.
- Pick Orlando for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Long Beach | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $45,520 | -54% in Orlando |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $63,010 | -48% in Orlando |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $60,190 | -41% in Orlando |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $83,550 | -38% in Orlando |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $49,750 | -34% in Orlando |
| Electrician | $73,810 | $50,820 | -31% in Orlando |
| HVAC Technician | $73,830 | $51,460 | -30% in Orlando |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $136,970 | -30% in Orlando |
Frequently asked questions
Is Long Beach or Orlando cheaper to live in?
Orlando is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,955 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match $60,000 in Long Beach?
About $53,582 a year gives the same standard of living in Orlando.
Where do people earn more, Long Beach or Orlando?
The typical household earns $94,293 in Long Beach and $78,014 in Orlando, 21% more in Long Beach.