Hobbs, New Mexico vs. Portales, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portales, New Mexico is 14.1% cheaper than Hobbs, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $42,929 in Portales, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Hobbs, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portales, New Mexico is cheaper than Hobbs, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Portales
than in Hobbs, New Mexico
Hobbs, NM vs. Portales, NM
Compared to Hobbs, Portales is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower