Jefferson City, Missouri vs. Portales, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portales, New Mexico is 18.5% cheaper than Jefferson City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $61,151 in Portales, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portales, New Mexico is cheaper than Jefferson City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Portales
than in Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City, MO vs. Portales, NM
Compared to Jefferson City, Portales is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  31.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower