Long Beach, NY vs New Rochelle, NY

New Rochelle is moderately more affordable than Long Beach, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Long Beach scores 166 compared to 150 for New Rochelle, 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 $2,377/month compared to $1,830/month in New Rochelle — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Rochelle has cheaper rent, Long Beach actually has lower median home values ($661,500 vs $667,300).

Median household income in Long Beach is $130,795 compared to $103,813 in New Rochelle (+26%). While Long Beach 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 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 21.2% in New Rochelle.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.3°F vs 52°F). New Rochelle receives more rainfall at 47.8" per year compared to 43.3" in Long Beach.