Cost of Living Calculator - Portales, New Mexico vs Lake Havasu City, Arizona


The cost of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 58.8% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $79,412 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Havasu City, Arizona is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
248% more expensive in Lake Havasu City
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs Lake Havasu City, AZ
Compared to Portales, Lake Havasu City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.8% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  51.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher

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