salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Urban Honolulu to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,279
$2,226
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,180
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$94,293
$93,295
🔑 Buying a house
$806,600
$843,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
111.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,151
$2,491
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$147
👥 People living there
455,548
345,482
Commute to work
29.9 min
21.9 min
College degree
35.6%
41.5%
Own their home
41.2%
48.9%
Below poverty line
14.8%
11.9%
Unemployment
6.5%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Long Beach for higher incomes, cheaper homes.
- Pick Urban Honolulu for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Long Beach | Urban Honolulu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $60,250 | +68% in Urban Honolulu |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $120,870 | -38% in Urban Honolulu |
| Electrician | $73,810 | $100,270 | +36% in Urban Honolulu |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $83,820 | -31% in Urban Honolulu |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $73,080 | -28% in Urban Honolulu |
| Software Developer | $160,920 | $120,230 | -25% in Urban Honolulu |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $121,560 | $90,980 | -25% in Urban Honolulu |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $94,310 | +25% in Urban Honolulu |
Frequently asked questions
Is Long Beach or Urban Honolulu cheaper to live in?
Long Beach and Urban Honolulu cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Urban Honolulu to match $60,000 in Long Beach?
About $58,624 a year gives the same standard of living in Urban Honolulu.
Where do people earn more, Long Beach or Urban Honolulu?
The typical household earns $94,293 in Long Beach and $93,295 in Urban Honolulu, 1% more in Long Beach.
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