Portales, New Mexico vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 51.9% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $42,019 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
187% more expensive in Fresno
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Portales, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% higher
  Commute
  51.6% higher
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher