Portales, New Mexico vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 90.3% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $76,118 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
362% more expensive in Austin
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Portales, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.3% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  63.8% higher
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher

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