Cost of Living Calculator - Portales, New Mexico vs San Diego, California


The cost of living in San Diego, California is 135.9% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $146,292 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
567% more expensive in San Diego
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs San Diego, CA
Compared to Portales, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  135.9% 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
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  387.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  79.1% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher

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