Half Moon Bay, California vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 40.9% cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California.

You would need a salary of $29,539 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Half Moon Bay, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Scottsdale
than in Half Moon Bay, California
Half Moon Bay, CA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Half Moon Bay, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  25.5% lower
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower