Half Moon Bay, California vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 59.9% cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California.

You would need a salary of $30,100 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Half Moon Bay, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Taos
than in Half Moon Bay, California
Half Moon Bay, CA vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Half Moon Bay, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.9% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% higher
  Commute
  49.6% lower
  Health
  28.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% lower