Cost of Living Calculator - Portales, New Mexico vs Irving, Texas


The cost of living in Irving, Texas is 50.0% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $75,000 in Irving, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irving, Texas is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Irving
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs Irving, TX
Compared to Portales, Irving is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  65.7% higher
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher

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