Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
31% cheaper
Springfield is 31% more affordable than Long Beach. A $75,000 salary in Long Beach is equivalent to $51,774 in Springfield.
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 Springfield sits at 106 (national average = 100). The median home in Long Beach costs $700,000 compared to $230,000 in Springfield, a difference of $470,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,200 in Long Beach versus $1,200 in Springfield.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Long Beach scores 106 while Springfield scores 104.
Healthcare costs in Long Beach (103) are lower than Springfield (114).
Median household income in Long Beach is $60,567 compared to $41,612 in Springfield. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Springfield.
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