Salary Breakdown for Long Beach

The median individual income in Long Beach is $35,220 per year, which works out to approximately $2,935/month or $16.93/hour for full-time workers. The median household income is $66,410.

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

Long Beach's cost of living index is 140 (national average = 100). The median salary of $35,220 in Long Beach has the purchasing power of approximately $25,157 at the national average cost of living. The high cost of living in Long Beach means you need a significantly higher salary to maintain the same standard of living as cheaper cities.

Top Employers in Long Beach

  • Boeing
  • Long Beach Memorial
  • Port of Long Beach

Major Industries in Long Beach

  • Port & Logistics
  • Aerospace
  • Healthcare

How Long Beach Compares to California

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Cost of Living in Long Beach

See a detailed breakdown of housing, groceries, utilities, and more on our cost of living in Long Beach page.

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