Portales, New Mexico vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 15.7% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $65,970 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Portales, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
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  15.7% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  18.4% higher
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  Personal
  2.4% lower
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