Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
31% cheaper
Atlanta is 31% more affordable than Long Beach. A $75,000 salary in Long Beach is equivalent to $51,774 in Atlanta.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Georgia salaries · California salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Atlanta has a housing index of 113 while Long Beach sits at 236 (national average = 100). The median home in Atlanta costs $350,000 compared to $700,000 in Long Beach, a difference of $350,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,700 in Atlanta versus $2,200 in Long Beach.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Atlanta scores 104 while Long Beach scores 106.
Healthcare costs in Atlanta (101) are lower than Long Beach (103). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Atlanta is $59,948 compared to $60,567 in Long Beach. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Atlanta.
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