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.
Median Household Income
$87,430
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,871
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$806,600
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
114.7
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,863
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$2,085
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,601
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$3,298
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is 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
Average AQI
65.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,881
Per month
Avg Home Value
$836,500
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Long Beach?
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.
What is the median rent in Long Beach?
The median gross rent in Long Beach is $1,871 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Long Beach?
The median household income in Long Beach is $87,430 per year.
What is the median home value in Long Beach?
The median home value in Long Beach is $806,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Long Beach?
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.
What are the taxes like in Long Beach?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
