Half Moon Bay, California vs. Carmichael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmichael, California is 45.7% cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California.

You would need a salary of $27,129 in Carmichael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Half Moon Bay, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmichael, California is cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Carmichael
than in Half Moon Bay, California
Half Moon Bay, CA vs. Carmichael, CA
Compared to Half Moon Bay, Carmichael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.7% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower