Portales, New Mexico vs. Amarillo, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amarillo, Texas is 14.4% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $57,206 in Amarillo, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amarillo, Texas is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Amarillo
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs. Amarillo, TX
Compared to Portales, Amarillo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% higher
      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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher