Considerations when moving from Santa Clarita to Long Beach

Cost of living: Santa Clarita vs. Long Beach

Santa Clarita Long Beach
Average rent cost $3,295 $2,075
Average home value $804,740 $835,800
Average income (per capita) $106,166 $78,995
Cost of living (single person) $3,290 $2,681
Cost of living (family of 4) $6,722 $6,051
Unemployment rate 9.6% 5.2%
  • Rent prices in Long Beach are 37% lower than in Santa Clarita.
  • Home prices in Long Beach are 3.9% higher than in Santa Clarita.
  • Income in Long Beach is 25.6% lower than in Santa Clarita.
  • The cost of living for a single person in Long Beach is 18.5% lower than in Santa Clarita.
  • The cost of living for a family in Long Beach is 10.0% lower than in Santa Clarita.
  • The unemployment rate in Long Beach is 45.83% lower than in Santa Clarita.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,444.68 in Long Beach to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Santa Clarita.

How life is different in Santa Clarita vs. Long Beach

Long Beach Santa Clarita
Population 451,307 228,673
Political leaning Democratic 51-46 Democratic 49.8-48.3
Summer high 79ยบF 89ยบF
Winter low 46ยบF 46ยบF
Annual rain 14" 18"
Annual snow 0" 0"
Crime index 58.58 35.92
  • The population of Long Beach is approximately 97% greater than the population of Santa Clarita.
  • In the last presidential election, Long Beach voted Democratic and Santa Clarita voted Democratic.
  • The average high in the summertime in Long Beach is 79ยบF and in Santa Clarita, itโ€™s 89ยบF.
  • During the coldest part of the year, Long Beach reaches the temperature of 46ยบF and Santa Clarita gets down to 46ยบF.
  • You can expect about 14 inches of annual rainfall in Long Beach vs 18 inches of rainfall in Santa Clarita.
  • In Long Beach, it snows about 0 inches annually vs 0 inches of snow in Santa Clarita.
  • Long Beach has a higher crime rate than Santa Clarita with a crime index of 58.58 vs 35.92.

Things to do in Long Beach

Whether you prefer to be in the great outdoors, soak up some culture, or catch a live game, Long Beach has plenty to offer:

Museums in Long Beachtoggle

  • The Queen Mary
  • Museum of Latin American Art
  • Rancho Los Cerritos
  • Long Beach Museum of Art
  • Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum

Parks in Long Beachtoggle

  • Bluff Park
  • Rainbow Lagoon Park
  • Bixby Park
  • El Dorado Park West

Sports Teams in Long Beachtoggle

Universities in Long Beachtoggle

  • California State University, Long Beach
  • Long Beach City College

FAQ

How much does it cost to hire a professional moving company from Santa Clarita to Long Beach?toggle

To ship furniture from Santa Clarita to Long Beach with a mover will cost between $503 and $2,435. The cost to move a two- to three-bedroom home will range from $1,072โ€“$3,149, and a four-bedroom move or bigger move from Santa Clarita to Long Beach will cost from $1,494โ€“$4,138.

How much are moving container companies from Santa Clarita to Long Beach?toggle

Moving containers from Santa Clarita to Long Beach will cost you $344 to $823 for a studio or one-bedroom home. For a two- to three-bedroom move, moving containers can cost $717 to $1,441. A larger home will cost $860 to $1,591.

How much is a moving truck from Santa Clarita to Long Beach?toggle

Renting a moving truck is usually the cheapest option, but it requires you to do all of the driving and labor; these estimates include the estimated fuel cost:

Moving a studio or one-bedroom apartment in a rental truck will cost around $57 to $99. A larger move will cost $71 to $121, and a four-bedroom or larger move from Santa Clarita to Long Beach costs from $87 to $118.

How far in advance should I book Santa Clarita-to-Long Beach movers?toggle

Ideally, you should book your move from Santa Clarita to Long Beach at least two months in advance. If youโ€™re moving during the busy summer months, itโ€™s best to book your movers at least three months ahead of your move. The sooner you reserve your Santa Clarita-to-Long Beach movers, the better the chance youโ€™ll get the most affordable rates and secure the exact moving date you need. Some movers even offer early-bird discounts for advance reservations.

What time of year is the cheapest to move to Long Beach?toggle

The cheapest time of year to move to Long Beach is between early October and late April. This period of time is outside of the moving industryโ€™s peak season (Mayโ€“September), which means demand โ€” and therefore pricing โ€” will typically be lower. A majority of all U.S. moves happen between May and August, so staying outside the busy summer months will help you save money.

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