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

Median Home Cost is 301% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

A salary of $72,000 in Albuquerque, New Mexico should increase to $193,480 in San Francisco, 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. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 168.7% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $193,480 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
301% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Albuquerque, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

168.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

21.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

577.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.3% higher

Commute

77.0% higher

Health

44.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

24.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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