Pasadena, California vs. Half Moon Bay, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Half Moon Bay, California is 29.5% more expensive than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $97,161 in Half Moon Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Half Moon Bay, California is more expensive than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Half Moon Bay
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Half Moon Bay, CA
Compared to Pasadena, Half Moon Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  35.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher