Portales, New Mexico vs. Soap Lake, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Soap Lake, Washington is 20.4% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $90,331 in Soap Lake, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Soap Lake, Washington is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Soap Lake
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs. Soap Lake, WA
Compared to Portales, Soap Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% lower
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher