Cost of Living Calculator - Portales, New Mexico vs Jerome, Arizona


The cost of living in Jerome, Arizona is 61.3% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $80,662 in Jerome, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jerome, Arizona is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
253% more expensive in Jerome
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs Jerome, AZ
Compared to Portales, Jerome is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.3% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  188.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  36.5% higher
  Health
  49.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher

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