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


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 128.5% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $114,267 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
551% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Portales, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  128.5% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  352.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  83.2% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher

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