Cost of Living Calculator - Omaha, Nebraska vs Portales, New Mexico


The cost of living in Portales, New Mexico is 24.3% cheaper than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $56,793 in Portales, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portales, New Mexico is cheaper than Omaha, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Portales
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs Portales, NM
Compared to Omaha, Portales is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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