Long Beach, CA variant. This is a Long Beach, CA-specific version of the Paycheck Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Paycheck Calculator.
Long Beach paychecks are shaped by CA state tax plus no separate city income tax. With a $76,174 median income and a cost-of-living index of 144 (US avg = 100), take-home pay tells only part of the affordability story.
Taxes on a Long Beach paycheck
Long Beach has no separate city income tax, so withholding is federal + CA state + FICA. Your local cost of living (index 144) matters more than local taxes here.
Enter your gross pay and pre-tax deductions in the calculator above to localize your Long Beach take-home figure.
About Long Beach, CA
Long Beach is subject to California's state income and sales taxes.
Long Beach has expensive housing typical of coastal Southern California.
Long Beach is home to one of the busiest seaports in the United States, and its cost of living is well above the national average.
Worked example: $76,174 in Long Beach
FICA on $76,174 is $5,827. No city income tax applies in Long Beach. Federal and CA state tax apply on top.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $815,000
- Median rent: $2,400/mo
- Median household income: $76,174
- Local sales tax: 10.25%
- Effective property tax rate: 0.71%
- Cost of living index: 144 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Long Beach have a city income tax?
No, Long Beach has no separate city income tax beyond CA state tax.
What is the median income in Long Beach?
About $76,174 per household.