Eureka, California vs. Portales, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portales, New Mexico is 34.1% cheaper than Eureka, California.

You would need a salary of $32,946 in Portales, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Eureka, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portales, New Mexico is cheaper than Eureka, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Portales
than in Eureka, California
Eureka, CA vs. Portales, NM
Compared to Eureka, Portales is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  26.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower