Bellingham, Washington vs. Portales, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portales, New Mexico is 44.8% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $11,039 in Portales, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portales, New Mexico is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Portales
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Portales, NM
Compared to Bellingham, Portales is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.8% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.3% higher
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower