Portales, New Mexico vs. Sierra Vista, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sierra Vista, Arizona is 30.7% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $65,368 in Sierra Vista, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sierra Vista, Arizona is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Sierra Vista
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs. Sierra Vista, AZ
Compared to Portales, Sierra Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  22.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher