Portales, New Mexico vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 67.6% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $125,737 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
333% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs. Santa_Fe, NM
Compared to Portales, Santa_Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.6% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  187.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  19.5% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher