| | Portales, NM | Wichita, KS | United States |
| Overall | 69.3 | 82.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 92.3 | 95.0 | 100 |
| Health | 86.5 | 102.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 33.8 | 55.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $124,900 | $172,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,940.0% | 10,350.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 67.1 | 80.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 79.9 | 118.6 | 100 |
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Reviews for Portales 
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In a single sentence, this is a town that is slowly dying in the desert- and nobody here cares.
Why- because the people who run this town were born in the 1940's or More
I love portales new.Mexico they have nice people I like boys cute boys that the high school More
If you like boring, low wages, and high unemployment for mediocre jobs, and ultra-conservatism then this is the place for you. More
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Grew up there in the 80s and moving back. It's very true about the feel-good blue skies and the friendliness of the communities. Wichita is perfect for those who want More
My comparison is to living in AZ, CO, NE & WY.
Wichita is a nice city with a lot to do. It has history, art, live music, breweries, plenty of biking and walking trails. More
I lived in Wichita for several years and it was a great place to live, low crime for such a large city. Very diverse, lots to do, plenty of jobs and beautiful More
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