Half Moon Bay, California vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 57.5% cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California.

You would need a salary of $40,415 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Half Moon Bay, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Half Moon Bay, California
Half Moon Bay, CA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Half Moon Bay, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.5% 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
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  39.5% lower
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% lower