salarySanta Clarita is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Santa Clarita to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,279
$3,027
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,180
$2,662
💵 Families earn per year
$94,293
$132,722
🔑 Buying a house
$806,600
$784,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,151
$6,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$166
👥 People living there
455,548
230,221
Commute to work
29.9 min
34.1 min
College degree
35.6%
39.8%
Own their home
41.2%
71.8%
Below poverty line
14.8%
7.4%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Long Beach for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes.
- Pick Santa Clarita for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Long Beach or Santa Clarita cheaper to live in?
Santa Clarita is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $3,027 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Santa Clarita to match $60,000 in Long Beach?
About $58,496 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Clarita.
Where do people earn more, Long Beach or Santa Clarita?
The typical household earns $94,293 in Long Beach and $132,722 in Santa Clarita, 29% more in Santa Clarita.
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