Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
32% cheaper
Colorado Springs is 32% more affordable than Long Beach. A $75,000 salary in Long Beach is equivalent to $50,806 in Colorado Springs.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Colorado salaries · California salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Colorado Springs has a housing index of 115 while Long Beach sits at 236 (national average = 100). The median home in Colorado Springs costs $380,000 compared to $700,000 in Long Beach, a difference of $320,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Colorado Springs versus $2,200 in Long Beach.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Colorado Springs scores 100 while Long Beach scores 106.
Healthcare costs in Colorado Springs (104) are higher than Long Beach (103). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Colorado Springs is $64,712 compared to $60,567 in Long Beach. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Colorado Springs.
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