Morro Bay, California vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 41.3% cheaper than Morro Bay, California.

You would need a salary of $43,992 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Morro Bay, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Morro Bay, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Morro Bay, California
Morro Bay, CA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Morro Bay, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% lower
      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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  26.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower