Half Moon Bay, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 41.5% cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California.

You would need a salary of $30,440 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Half Moon Bay, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Half Moon Bay, California
Half Moon Bay, CA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Half Moon Bay, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% higher
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower