Anchorage, Alaska vs. Half Moon Bay, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Half Moon Bay, California is 107.5% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $155,625 in Half Moon Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Half Moon Bay, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
327% more expensive in Half Moon Bay
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Half Moon Bay, CA
Compared to Anchorage, Half Moon Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  258.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  40.1% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower