Long Beach, CA vs Ontario, CA

Ontario is moderately more affordable than Long Beach, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Long Beach scores 157 compared to 142 for Ontario, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Long Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Long Beach is $1,803/month compared to $1,916/month in Ontario — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Long Beach has cheaper rent, Ontario actually has lower median home values ($568,000 vs $762,200).

Median household income in Long Beach is $83,969 compared to $82,806 in Ontario (+1.4%). Long Beach does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Long Beach spend roughly 25.8% of their income on rent, less than the 27.8% in Ontario.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64.9°F vs 66.8°F). Long Beach receives more rainfall at 12" per year compared to 11.6" in Ontario.