Baltimore, Maryland vs. Portales, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portales, New Mexico is 25.5% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $92,355 in Portales, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portales, New Mexico is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Portales
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Portales, NM
Compared to Baltimore, Portales is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% lower
      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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  46.1% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower