Cost of Living Calculator - Half Moon Bay, California vs Costa Mesa, California


The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 26.1% cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California.

You would need a salary of $155,123 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Half Moon Bay, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Costa Mesa
than in Half Moon Bay, California
Half Moon Bay, CA vs Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Half Moon Bay, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower

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