Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
39% cheaper
Fort Worth is 39% more affordable than Long Beach. A $75,000 salary in Long Beach is equivalent to $45,968 in Fort Worth.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Texas salaries · California salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Fort Worth has a housing index of 87 while Long Beach sits at 236 (national average = 100). The median home in Fort Worth costs $270,000 compared to $700,000 in Long Beach, a difference of $430,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Fort Worth versus $2,200 in Long Beach.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Fort Worth scores 96 while Long Beach scores 106.
Healthcare costs in Fort Worth (100) are lower than Long Beach (103). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Fort Worth is $62,187 compared to $60,567 in Long Beach. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Fort Worth.
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