Cost of Living Calculator - Portales, New Mexico vs Fort Irwin, California


The cost of living in Fort Irwin, California is 67.6% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $125,735 in Fort Irwin, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Irwin, California is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
293% more expensive in Fort Irwin
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs Fort Irwin, CA
Compared to Portales, Fort Irwin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.6% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.4% higher
  Commute
  68.4% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher

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