Portales, New Mexico vs. Round Rock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Round Rock, Texas is 71.3% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $85,662 in Round Rock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Round Rock, Texas is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
245% more expensive in Round Rock
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs. Round Rock, TX
Compared to Portales, Round Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.3% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  63.8% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher