Cary, North Carolina vs. Half Moon Bay, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Half Moon Bay, California is 111.1% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $337,825 in Half Moon Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Half Moon Bay, California is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Half Moon Bay
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Half Moon Bay, CA
Compared to Cary, Half Moon Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.1% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  223.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  69.6% higher
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% higher