Half Moon Bay, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 10.7% cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California.

You would need a salary of $66,992 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Half Moon Bay, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in San Jose
than in Half Moon Bay, California
Half Moon Bay, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Half Moon Bay, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower