Portales, New Mexico vs. Jackson, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, California is 67.4% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $83,676 in Jackson, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, California is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
248% more expensive in Jackson
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs. Jackson, CA
Compared to Portales, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.4% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% higher
  Commute
  56.6% higher
  Health
  41.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher