Portales, New Mexico vs. Columbus, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Indiana is 22.4% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $52,612 in Columbus, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Indiana is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Columbus
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs. Columbus, IN
Compared to Portales, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher