Long Beach, CA vs Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Long Beach, CA and Rancho Cucamonga, CA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4% difference in their overall index. Long Beach scores 157 while Rancho Cucamonga scores 164 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Long Beach is $1,803/month compared to $2,286/month in Rancho Cucamonga — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Long Beach has cheaper rent, Rancho Cucamonga actually has lower median home values ($694,400 vs $762,200).

Median household income in Long Beach is $83,969 compared to $109,511 in Rancho Cucamonga (-23.3%). While Rancho Cucamonga is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Long Beach spend roughly 25.8% of their income on rent, more than the 25% in Rancho Cucamonga.

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 Rancho Cucamonga.