Portland, Oregon vs. Half Moon Bay, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Half Moon Bay, California is 81.8% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $136,348 in Half Moon Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Half Moon Bay, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Half Moon Bay
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Half Moon Bay, CA
Compared to Portland, Half Moon Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.8% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  12.8% higher
  Health
  29.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher