Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
39% cheaper
Rochester is 39% more affordable than Long Beach. A $75,000 salary in Long Beach is equivalent to $45,484 in Rochester.
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 Rochester sits at 73 (national average = 100). The median home in Long Beach costs $700,000 compared to $155,000 in Rochester, a difference of $545,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,200 in Long Beach versus $1,000 in Rochester.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Long Beach scores 106 while Rochester scores 101.
Healthcare costs in Long Beach (103) are higher than Rochester (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Long Beach is $60,567 compared to $39,728 in Rochester. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Rochester.
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