What is a pro or con of living in Portales, New Mexicocompared to Ashburn, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 82% cheaper in Portales.

What salary do I need to live in Portales, New Mexico copmared to Ashburn, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Ashburn, Virginia could decrease to $22,652 in Portales, New Mexico (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ASHBURN vs. PORTALES
Cost of Living Comparison

Ashburn, Virginia vs. Portales, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portales, New Mexico is 54.7% cheaper than Ashburn, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $22,652 in Portales, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashburn, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portales, New Mexico is cheaper than Ashburn, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Portales
than in Ashburn, Virginia

Ashburn, VA vs. Portales, NM

Compared to Ashburn, Portales is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

54.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

18.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

75.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.3% lower

Commute

47.0% lower

Health

15.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

21.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Ashburn, Virginia vs. Portales, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ashburn, VA vs. Portales, NM

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