Cost of Living in Long Beach, WA

With a cost of living index of 90, Long Beach, WA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 10% cheaper than the national average and 30% below the Washington state average of 119. Long Beach is a small community of 1,844 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Long Beach's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $829 (37% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $329,900 (8% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 6.5x the median household income — a challenging ratio that puts homeownership out of reach for many residents.

The median household income in Long Beach is $51,125, which is 32% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 19% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Long Beach. The area sees an average annual temperature of 51.4°F, with summers averaging 60°F and winters around 44°F. Annual rainfall totals 70.3 inches spread over roughly 196 days.

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.