Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
33% cheaper
Provo is 33% more affordable than Long Beach. A $75,000 salary in Long Beach is equivalent to $50,323 in Provo.
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 Provo sits at 112 (national average = 100). The median home in Long Beach costs $700,000 compared to $380,000 in Provo, a difference of $320,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,200 in Long Beach versus $1,300 in Provo.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Long Beach scores 106 while Provo scores 98.
Healthcare costs in Long Beach (103) are higher than Provo (97). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Long Beach is $60,567 compared to $51,048 in Provo. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Provo.
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