Cost of Living Calculator - Memphis, Tennessee vs Portales, New Mexico


The cost of living in Portales, New Mexico is 12.3% cheaper than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $65,819 in Portales, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portales, New Mexico is cheaper than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Portales
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs Portales, NM
Compared to Memphis, Portales is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher

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