Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
30% cheaper
Plano is 30% more affordable than Long Beach. A $75,000 salary in Long Beach is equivalent to $52,742 in Plano.
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. Long Beach has a housing index of 236 while Plano sits at 123 (national average = 100). The median home in Long Beach costs $700,000 compared to $400,000 in Plano, a difference of $300,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,200 in Long Beach versus $1,700 in Plano.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Long Beach scores 106 while Plano scores 98.
Healthcare costs in Long Beach (103) are higher than Plano (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Long Beach is $60,567 compared to $96,348 in Plano. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Plano.
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