salaryRichmond is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Richmond to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,279
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,180
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$94,293
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$806,600
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,151
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$141
👥 People living there
455,548
229,359
Commute to work
29.9 min
21.7 min
College degree
35.6%
45.6%
Own their home
41.2%
43.5%
Below poverty line
14.8%
18.2%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Long Beach for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Richmond for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Long Beach | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $62,720 | -49% in Richmond |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $61,290 | -40% in Richmond |
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $60,790 | -38% in Richmond |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $51,870 | -32% in Richmond |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $93,580 | -31% in Richmond |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $144,910 | -25% in Richmond |
| Physician Assistant | $161,890 | $126,810 | -22% in Richmond |
| Nurse Practitioner | $161,470 | $127,820 | -21% in Richmond |
Frequently asked questions
Is Long Beach or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Richmond is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,644 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match $60,000 in Long Beach?
About $51,701 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Long Beach or Richmond?
The typical household earns $94,293 in Long Beach and $69,657 in Richmond, 35% more in Long Beach.