Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
39% cheaper
Jacksonville is 39% more affordable than Long Beach. A $75,000 salary in Long Beach is equivalent to $45,968 in Jacksonville.
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. Jacksonville has a housing index of 89 while Long Beach sits at 236 (national average = 100). The median home in Jacksonville costs $280,000 compared to $700,000 in Long Beach, a difference of $420,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Jacksonville versus $2,200 in Long Beach.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Jacksonville scores 101 while Long Beach scores 106.
Healthcare costs in Jacksonville (95) are lower than Long Beach (103). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Jacksonville is $53,025 compared to $60,567 in Long Beach. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Jacksonville.
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