Portland, Maine vs. Half Moon Bay, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Half Moon Bay, California is 115.1% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $107,551 in Half Moon Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Half Moon Bay, California is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
226% more expensive in Half Moon Bay
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Half Moon Bay, CA
Compared to Portland, Half Moon Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  115.1% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  287.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  91.8% higher
  Health
  29.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher