Portales, New Mexico vs. Brawley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brawley, California is 42.5% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $71,250 in Brawley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brawley, California is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Brawley
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs. Brawley, CA
Compared to Portales, Brawley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  31.3% higher
  Health
  37.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher