Santa Barbara, California vs. Half Moon Bay, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Half Moon Bay, California is 10.5% more expensive than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $55,232 in Half Moon Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Half Moon Bay, California is more expensive than Santa Barbara, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
51% more expensive in Half Moon Bay
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Half Moon Bay, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Half Moon Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  51.0% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher