Portales, New Mexico vs. Athens, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Ohio is 16.8% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $31,526 in Athens, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Ohio is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Athens
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs. Athens, OH
Compared to Portales, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% higher
      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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% higher
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower