Cost of Living Calculator - Half Moon Bay, California vs Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Santa Margarita, California is 45.4% cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California.

You would need a salary of $27,316 in Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Half Moon Bay, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Santa Margarita
than in Half Moon Bay, California
Half_Moon_Bay, CA vs Santa_Margarita, CA
Compared to Half_Moon_Bay, Santa_Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.4% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  34.8% lower
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower

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