Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
44% cheaper
Cleveland is 44% more affordable than Long Beach. A $75,000 salary in Long Beach is equivalent to $42,097 in Cleveland.
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. Cleveland has a housing index of 59 while Long Beach sits at 236 (national average = 100). The median home in Cleveland costs $100,000 compared to $700,000 in Long Beach, a difference of $600,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $900 in Cleveland versus $2,200 in Long Beach.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Cleveland scores 99 while Long Beach scores 106.
Healthcare costs in Cleveland (96) are lower than Long Beach (103). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Cleveland is $32,053 compared to $60,567 in Long Beach. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Cleveland.
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