Cost of Living Calculator - Sterling, Virginia vs Half Moon Bay, California


The cost of living in Half Moon Bay, California is 81.5% more expensive than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $136,143 in Half Moon Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Half Moon Bay, California is more expensive than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Half Moon Bay
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs Half Moon Bay, CA
Compared to Sterling, Half Moon Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.5% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  23.5% higher
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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