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Cost of Living Calculator - Portales, New Mexico vs Boston, Massachusetts

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 125.6% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $112,794 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
425% more expensive in Boston
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs Boston, MA
Compared to Portales, Boston is:
  Homeowner
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  125.6% higher
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  20.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  355.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  30.6% higher
  Commute
  96.4% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
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  Personal
  39.7% higher
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