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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Half Moon Bay, CA vs Altadena, CA

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Are people in Altadena older or younger than people in Half Moon Bay?
- The Median Age in Altadena is 1.0 years younger than in Half Moon Bay.

Are housing costs cheaper in Altadena or Half Moon Bay?
- Altadena housing costs are 25.9% less expensive than Half Moon Bay housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Altadena or Half Moon Bay?
- The average commute for residents of Altadena is 0.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Half Moon Bay.

Things to do in Half Moon Bay?
Half Moon Bay is an incorporated city located in San Mateo County, California offering plenty of attractions such as exploring its multiple trails ideal for biking or jogging plus nearby Mavericks Beach provides amazing views close by. There are also numerous shops and eateries providing unique itemsor delicious cuisine perfectfor anyone looking to have a meal out during their visit here!

Things to do in Altadena?
Altadena, California is a city located in Los Angeles County that provides its citizens outdoor activities around Eaton Canyon Natural Area and job opportunities through the National Register of Historic Places.

 Half Moon Bay, CAAltadena, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock43,384329,725,481
 Median Income$137,346  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock43.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,472,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock10.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.86  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Half Moon Bay    3 Reviews
Steve · Half Moon Bay, CA
Great weather, great restaurants, but too many Dem
Over 17 years ago

HMB has one of the best climates in the world. It also has some very good restaurants. You have the ocean on one side and scenic foothills to the east.It would be heaven  More

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Allison · Half Moon Bay, CA
Half Moon Bay
Over 19 years ago

Rural coastal living in a great community close to San Francisco and Silicon  More

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James · Vancouver, WA
Incredible Area!
Over 20 years ago

I lived in HMB for 17 years and loved (almost) every minute there. Beautiful hills to the east of the town and the Pacific ocean to the west. Close to San Francisco,  More

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Reviews for Altadena    1 Reviews
Les · Altadena, CA
Altadena: High and Dry in L.A.
Over 15 years ago

I live just above the 1500 foot elevation at the edge of the San Gabriel Mountains in the L.A. suburb of Altadena--just above Pasadena. We're above the low morning fog  More

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