Portales, New Mexico vs. Kingsville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kingsville, Texas is 5.3% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $63,176 in Kingsville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kingsville, Texas is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Kingsville
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs. Kingsville, TX
Compared to Portales, Kingsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher