Half Moon Bay, California vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 55.0% cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California.

You would need a salary of $22,476 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Half Moon Bay, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Arcata
than in Half Moon Bay, California
Half Moon Bay, CA vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Half Moon Bay, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.0% lower
      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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  44.6% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower