Portales, New Mexico vs. Boone, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boone, North Carolina is 42.6% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $39,371 in Boone, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boone, North Carolina is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Boone
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs. Boone, NC
Compared to Portales, Boone is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  44.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher