Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Half Moon Bay, California


The cost of living in Half Moon Bay, California is 44.4% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $139,038 in Half Moon Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Half Moon Bay, California is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Half Moon Bay
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Half Moon Bay, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, Half Moon Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher

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