Long Beach, California has an overall cost of living index of 114.7, which is 14.7 points above the US average of 100 — making it pricier than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,871 per month, while the typical home is valued around $806,600. Households earn a median of $87,430 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 65. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$87,430
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,871
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$806,600
Median Home Value
Census ACS
114.7
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,863
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$2,085
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,601
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$3,298
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
114.7
Goods
107.1
Rents / Housing
173.0
Services
140.7
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $157,390 |
| Registered Nurse | $138,010 |
| Elementary Teacher | $97,460 |
| Electrician | $81,940 |
| Accountant | $100,770 |
| Plumber | $77,980 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $170,960 |
| Civil Engineer | $116,920 |
| Operations Manager | $168,990 |
| Market Research Analyst | $93,280 |
| Health Services Manager | $138,250 |
| Truck Driver | $59,470 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $149,140 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
455,548
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.1 yrs
Census ACS
65.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
20
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,842
Per month
Avg Home Value
$686,300
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 90712 | — | $2,334 | $696,400 |
| ZIP 90713 | — | $2,469 | $731,000 |
| ZIP 90731 | — | $1,606 | $751,400 |
| ZIP 90740 | — | $2,305 | $476,600 |
| ZIP 90744 | — | $1,365 | $557,600 |
| ZIP 90755 | — | $1,842 | $690,100 |
| ZIP 90802 | — | $1,755 | $521,800 |
| ZIP 90803 | — | $1,949 | $1,102,400 |
| ZIP 90804 | — | $1,710 | $630,300 |
| ZIP 90805 | — | $1,545 | $564,900 |
Showing top 10 of 20 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
57°F
July Avg
73°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.1
poor
Hospitals
6
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
91.6%
Long Beach has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 114.7. The US national average is 100, so Long Beach is 14.7 points above the national average.
The median gross rent in Long Beach is $1,871 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Long Beach is $87,430 per year.
The median home value in Long Beach is $806,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Long Beach has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 65.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
