Half Moon Bay, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 27.3% cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California.

You would need a salary of $72,663 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Half Moon Bay, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Monterey
than in Half Moon Bay, California
Half Moon Bay, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Half Moon Bay, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  37.1% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower