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HALF MOON BAY vs. SANTA CRUZ
Cost of Living Comparison
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Half Moon Bay, California vs. Santa Cruz, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is
15.5%
cheaper
than Half Moon Bay, California.
You would need a salary of
$42,273
in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Half Moon Bay, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is
cheaper
than Half Moon Bay, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Santa Cruz
than in Half Moon Bay, California
Half Moon Bay, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
15.5% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
2.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
24.2% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
6.1% higher
Commute
24.6% lower
Health
7.0% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
13.0% lower
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