Portales, New Mexico vs. Lexington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky is 33.1% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $99,816 in Lexington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Kentucky is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Lexington
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs. Lexington, KY
Compared to Portales, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  30.4% higher
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher