Portales, New Mexico vs. Odessa, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Odessa, Texas is 23.8% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $28,479 in Odessa, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Odessa, Texas is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Odessa
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs. Odessa, TX
Compared to Portales, Odessa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  24.1% higher
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher