Oak Park, Illinois vs. Portales, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portales, New Mexico is 44.1% cheaper than Oak Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $27,938 in Portales, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portales, New Mexico is cheaper than Oak Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Portales
than in Oak Park, Illinois
Oak Park, IL vs. Portales, NM
Compared to Oak Park, Portales is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.1% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  50.8% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower