What is a pro or con of living in Mountain View, Californiacompared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 475% more expensive in Mountain View.

What salary do I need to live in Mountain View, California copmared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

A salary of $50,000 in Albuquerque, New Mexico should increase to $153,524 in Mountain View, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALBUQUERQUE vs. MOUNTAIN VIEW
Cost of Living Comparison

Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 207.0% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $153,524 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
475% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM vs. Mountain View, CA

Compared to Albuquerque, Mountain View is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

207.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

25.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

777.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.8% lower

Commute

55.0% higher

Health

35.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Albuquerque, NM vs. Mountain View, CA

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