Half Moon Bay, California vs. Paia, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paia, Hawaii is 26.9% cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California.

You would need a salary of $36,560 in Paia, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Half Moon Bay, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paia, Hawaii is cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Paia
than in Half Moon Bay, California
Half Moon Bay, CA vs. Paia, HI
Compared to Half Moon Bay, Paia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  36.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  111.4% higher
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower