What is a pro or con of living in Fayetteville, North Carolinacompared to Portales, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 51% more expensive in Fayetteville.

What salary do I need to live in Fayetteville, North Carolina copmared to Portales, New Mexico?

A salary of $60,000 in Portales, New Mexico should increase to $72,353 in Fayetteville, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PORTALES vs. FAYETTEVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Portales, New Mexico vs. Fayetteville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayetteville, North Carolina is 20.6% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $72,353 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fayetteville, North Carolina is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Fayetteville
than in Portales, New Mexico

Portales, NM vs. Fayetteville, NC

Compared to Portales, Fayetteville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

21.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.1% higher

Commute

14.9% higher

Health

32.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Portales, New Mexico vs. Fayetteville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Portales, NM vs. Fayetteville, NC

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