salaryWashington is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Washington to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,279
$2,370
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,180
$2,192
💵 Families earn per year
$94,293
$118,495
🔑 Buying a house
$806,600
$737,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
108.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,151
$4,312
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$96
👥 People living there
455,548
681,294
Commute to work
29.9 min
30 min
College degree
35.6%
64.2%
Own their home
41.2%
41.5%
Below poverty line
14.8%
15.4%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Long Beach for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Washington for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Long Beach | Washington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $66,980 | -32% in Washington |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $84,000 | -31% in Washington |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $46,040 | +28% in Washington |
| Operations Manager | $125,830 | $156,460 | +24% in Washington |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $102,710 | -24% in Washington |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $79,470 | -22% in Washington |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $60,800 | -20% in Washington |
| Nurse Practitioner | $161,470 | $134,840 | -16% in Washington |
Frequently asked questions
Is Long Beach or Washington cheaper to live in?
Washington is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,370 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Washington to match $60,000 in Long Beach?
About $57,526 a year gives the same standard of living in Washington.
Where do people earn more, Long Beach or Washington?
The typical household earns $94,293 in Long Beach and $118,495 in Washington, 20% more in Washington.