Marblehead, Massachusetts vs. Half Moon Bay, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Half Moon Bay, California is 49.4% more expensive than Marblehead, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $179,292 in Half Moon Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Marblehead, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Half Moon Bay, California is more expensive than Marblehead, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Half Moon Bay
than in Marblehead, Massachusetts
Marblehead, MA vs. Half Moon Bay, CA
Compared to Marblehead, Half Moon Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.4% higher
      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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  32.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher