Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Half Moon Bay, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Half Moon Bay, California is 141.4% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $120,712 in Half Moon Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Half Moon Bay, California is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
285% more expensive in Half Moon Bay
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Half Moon Bay, CA
Compared to Charlotte, Half Moon Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  141.4% 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
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  424.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  49.9% higher
  Health
  23.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher