Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
41% cheaper
Cincinnati is 41% more affordable than Long Beach. A $75,000 salary in Long Beach is equivalent to $44,032 in Cincinnati.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Cincinnati has a housing index of 76 while Long Beach sits at 236 (national average = 100). The median home in Cincinnati costs $195,000 compared to $700,000 in Long Beach, a difference of $505,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Cincinnati versus $2,200 in Long Beach.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Cincinnati scores 99 while Long Beach scores 106.
Healthcare costs in Cincinnati (96) are lower than Long Beach (103). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Cincinnati is $44,003 compared to $60,567 in Long Beach. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Cincinnati.
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