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Half Moon Bay, CA vs Idaho Falls, ID

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Are people in Idaho Falls older or younger than people in Half Moon Bay?
- The Median Age in Idaho Falls is 11.3 years younger than in Half Moon Bay.

Are housing costs cheaper in Idaho Falls or Half Moon Bay?
- Idaho Falls housing costs are 76.6% less expensive than Half Moon Bay housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Idaho Falls or Half Moon Bay?
- The average commute for residents of Idaho Falls is 12.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Half Moon Bay.

Things to do in Half Moon Bay?
Half Moon Bay is an incorporated city located in San Mateo County, California offering plenty of attractions such as exploring its multiple trails ideal for biking or jogging plus nearby Mavericks Beach provides amazing views close by. There are also numerous shops and eateries providing unique itemsor delicious cuisine perfectfor anyone looking to have a meal out during their visit here!

Things to do in Idaho Falls?
Idaho Falls, Idaho is a vibrant city located in Bonneville County. This bustling community offers plenty for visitors to explore such as the Museum of Idaho or one of many popular restaurants. Residents here also take advantage of all the outdoor activities available in Rocky Mountain National Park, Harriman State Park and the Snake River. With its excellent school systems, thriving businesses, and numerous recreational opportunities it's no wonder why so many people choose to make Idaho Falls their home.

 Half Moon Bay, CAIdaho Falls, IDUnited States
 Population  Unlock64,399329,725,481
 Median Income$137,346  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,472,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.86  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Half Moon Bay    3 Reviews

HMB has one of the best climates in the world. It also has some very good restaurants. You have the ocean on one side and scenic foothills to the east.It would be heaven  More

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Over 19 years ago

Rural coastal living in a great community close to San Francisco and Silicon  More

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Over 20 years ago

I lived in HMB for 17 years and loved (almost) every minute there. Beautiful hills to the east of the town and the Pacific ocean to the west. Close to San Francisco,  More

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Reviews for Idaho Falls    36 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

After escaping the liberalism in California I moved here with my family and loved the friendly folks, cleanliness, and beautiful views. Some things that I dislike is the  More

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I have lived here for about 17 years. I will admit that I have difficulty with the winter, the wind and the traffic. It seems that the traffic is constantly getting  More

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Anywhere in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Utah are now THEe BEST places to live. There is a reason people are flocking there...to live red, since blue has driven them out  More

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