Portales, New Mexico vs. Ballston Spa, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ballston Spa, New York is 50.9% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $75,441 in Ballston Spa, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ballston Spa, New York is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in Ballston Spa
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs. Ballston Spa, NY
Compared to Portales, Ballston Spa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.9% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% higher
  Commute
  32.6% higher
  Health
  34.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% higher