Portales, New Mexico vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 21.9% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $60,956 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Mobile
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Portales, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  32.9% higher
  Health
  34.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher