What is a pro or con of living in Half Moon Bay, Californiacompared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 378% more expensive in Half Moon Bay.

What salary do I need to live in Half Moon Bay, California copmared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

A salary of $77,000 in Albuquerque, New Mexico should increase to $204,118 in Half Moon Bay, 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. HALF MOON BAY
Cost of Living Comparison

Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Half Moon Bay, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Half Moon Bay, California is 165.1% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $204,118 in Half Moon Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
378% more expensive in Half Moon Bay
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM vs. Half Moon Bay, CA

Compared to Albuquerque, Half Moon Bay is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

165.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

19.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

489.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.4% lower

Commute

63.9% higher

Health

47.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

23.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Half Moon Bay, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Albuquerque, NM vs. Half Moon Bay, CA

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