Cost of Living Calculator - Scotch Plains, New Jersey vs Half Moon Bay, California


The cost of living in Half Moon Bay, California is 66.9% more expensive than Scotch Plains, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $125,212 in Half Moon Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Half Moon Bay, California is more expensive than Scotch Plains, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Half Moon Bay
than in Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Scotch Plains, NJ vs Half Moon Bay, CA
Compared to Scotch Plains, Half Moon Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.9% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher

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