Fort Worth, Texas vs. Portales, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portales, New Mexico is 32.1% cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $50,898 in Portales, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portales, New Mexico is cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Portales
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Portales, NM
Compared to Fort Worth, Portales is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  41.1% lower
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower