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


The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 59.9% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $119,890 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
230% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Portales, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.9% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  75.7% higher
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher

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