Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Louisiana vs Portales, New Mexico


The cost of living in Portales, New Mexico is 22.7% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $40,955 in Portales, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portales, New Mexico is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Portales
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs Portales, NM
Compared to Lafayette, Portales is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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