Monterey, California vs. Half Moon Bay, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Half Moon Bay, California is 37.6% more expensive than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $68,811 in Half Moon Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Half Moon Bay, California is more expensive than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Half Moon Bay
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Half Moon Bay, CA
Compared to Monterey, Half Moon Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% higher
      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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  59.1% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher