Watsonville, California vs. Half Moon Bay, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Half Moon Bay, California is 58.7% more expensive than Watsonville, California.

You would need a salary of $79,334 in Half Moon Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Watsonville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Half Moon Bay, California is more expensive than Watsonville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Half Moon Bay
than in Watsonville, California
Watsonville, CA vs. Half Moon Bay, CA
Compared to Watsonville, Half Moon Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.7% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  40.9% higher
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher