Cost of Living in Long Beach, IN

With a cost of living index of 126, Long Beach, IN is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 26% more expensive than the national average and 48% above the Indiana state average of 78. Long Beach is a small community of 1,201 residents.

The median household income in Long Beach is $128,750, which is 71% higher than the national median of $75,149. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Everyday prices in the Michigan City-La Porte, IN (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.