Abingdon, MD vs Long Beach, MD

Long Beach is moderately more affordable than Abingdon, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Abingdon scores 124 compared to 116 for Long Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Abingdon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Abingdon is $1,940/month compared to $1,590/month in Long Beach — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Long Beach has cheaper rent, Abingdon actually has lower median home values ($358,700 vs $391,300).

Median household income in Abingdon is $147,652 compared to $137,969 in Long Beach (+7%). The higher salaries in Abingdon partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Abingdon spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Long Beach.

Climate-wise, Long Beach is notably warmer with an average of 58.3°F compared to 55.2°F in Abingdon. Abingdon receives more rainfall at 47.1" per year compared to 45.3" in Long Beach.