Washington, District of Columbia vs. Half Moon Bay, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Half Moon Bay, California is 59.8% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $79,914 in Half Moon Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Half Moon Bay, California is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Half Moon Bay
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Half Moon Bay, CA
Compared to Washington, Half Moon Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.8% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  22.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher