Seaside, California vs. Half Moon Bay, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Half Moon Bay, California is 66.8% more expensive than Seaside, California.

You would need a salary of $125,104 in Half Moon Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seaside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Half Moon Bay, California is more expensive than Seaside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Half Moon Bay
than in Seaside, California
Seaside, CA vs. Half Moon Bay, CA
Compared to Seaside, Half Moon Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.8% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  48.6% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher