Half Moon Bay, California vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 31.5% cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California.

You would need a salary of $51,381 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Half Moon Bay, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in Half Moon Bay, California
Half_Moon_Bay, CA vs. Lake_Forest, CA
Compared to Half_Moon_Bay, Lake_Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  23.8% lower
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower