Half Moon Bay, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 46.2% cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California.

You would need a salary of $64,512 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Half Moon Bay, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Austin
than in Half Moon Bay, California
Half Moon Bay, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Half Moon Bay, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.2% 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
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower