Ruston, Louisiana vs. Half Moon Bay, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Half Moon Bay, California is 197.9% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $148,948 in Half Moon Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Half Moon Bay, California is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
654% more expensive in Half Moon Bay
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs. Half Moon Bay, CA
Compared to Ruston, Half Moon Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  197.9% 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
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  622.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  116.7% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.6% higher