Cost of Living Calculator - Portales, New Mexico vs East Los Angeles, California


The cost of living in East Los Angeles, California is 107.6% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $103,824 in East Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
383% more expensive in East Los Angeles
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs East Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Portales, East Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.6% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  243.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  137.4% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher

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