Castro Valley, California vs. Half Moon Bay, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Half Moon Bay, California is 24.4% more expensive than Castro Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $62,196 in Half Moon Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Castro Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Half Moon Bay, California is more expensive than Castro Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Half Moon Bay
than in Castro Valley, California
Castro Valley, CA vs. Half Moon Bay, CA
Compared to Castro Valley, Half Moon Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher