salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Francisco to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,279
$3,201
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,180
$3,312
💵 Families earn per year
$94,293
$152,036
🔑 Buying a house
$806,600
$1,394,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,151
$9,862
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$104
👥 People living there
455,548
830,235
Commute to work
29.9 min
30.4 min
College degree
35.6%
60.3%
Own their home
41.2%
38.2%
Below poverty line
14.8%
11.2%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Long Beach for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Francisco for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Long Beach | San Francisco | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $82,990 | $123,250 | +49% in San Francisco |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $186,610 | +38% in San Francisco |
| Nurse Practitioner | $161,470 | $219,080 | +36% in San Francisco |
| Electrician | $73,810 | $92,830 | +26% in San Francisco |
| Medical Assistant | $47,760 | $59,790 | +25% in San Francisco |
| Civil Engineer | $108,640 | $130,160 | +20% in San Francisco |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,980 | $146,760 | +19% in San Francisco |
| Operations Manager | $125,830 | $149,990 | +19% in San Francisco |
Frequently asked questions
Is Long Beach or San Francisco cheaper to live in?
Long Beach and San Francisco cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in San Francisco to match $60,000 in Long Beach?
About $61,081 a year gives the same standard of living in San Francisco.
Where do people earn more, Long Beach or San Francisco?
The typical household earns $94,293 in Long Beach and $152,036 in San Francisco, 38% more in San Francisco.
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