Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs Half Moon Bay, California


The cost of living in Half Moon Bay, California is 54.2% more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $77,098 in Half Moon Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Half Moon Bay, California is more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Half Moon Bay
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Half Moon Bay, CA
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Half Moon Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.2% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% lower
  Commute
  24.8% higher
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher

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