Half Moon Bay, California vs. Atascadero, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atascadero, California is 42.3% cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California.

You would need a salary of $57,707 in Atascadero, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Half Moon Bay, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atascadero, California is cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Atascadero
than in Half Moon Bay, California
Half Moon Bay, CA vs. Atascadero, CA
Compared to Half Moon Bay, Atascadero is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% lower
      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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% higher
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower