Half Moon Bay, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 9.5% cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California.

You would need a salary of $271,583 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Half Moon Bay, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% cheaper in Santa Barbara
than in Half Moon Bay, California
Half Moon Bay, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Half Moon Bay, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  33.8% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower