Cost of Living Calculator - Marina, California vs Portales, New Mexico


The cost of living in Portales, New Mexico is 55.8% cheaper than Marina, California.

You would need a salary of $72,242 in Portales, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Marina, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portales, New Mexico is cheaper than Marina, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Portales
than in Marina, California
Marina, CA vs Portales, NM
Compared to Marina, Portales is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.8% 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
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  39.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower

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