Looking for a fresh start in a new Long Beach neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Long Beach for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 10,581
-22%
Cost of Living Index 127 vs 162
22% lower than Long Beach
Population 10,950
-21%
Cost of Living Index 129 vs 162
21% lower than Long Beach
Population 29,961
-14%
Cost of Living Index 139 vs 162
14% lower than Long Beach
Population 91,280
-12%
Cost of Living Index 143 vs 162
12% lower than Long Beach
Population 29,328
-12%
Cost of Living Index 144 vs 162
12% lower than Long Beach
Population 29,009
-9%
Cost of Living Index 147 vs 162
9% lower than Long Beach
Population 13,292
-7%
Cost of Living Index 150 vs 162
7% lower than Long Beach
Population 7,230
-7%
Cost of Living Index 151 vs 162
7% lower than Long Beach
Population 340
-4%
Cost of Living Index 157 vs 162
4% lower than Long Beach
Population 27,400
-3%
Cost of Living Index 157 vs 162
3% lower than Long Beach
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