Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Portales, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portales, New Mexico is 42.6% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $40,169 in Portales, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portales, New Mexico is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Portales
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Portales, NM
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Portales is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  48.7% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower