Cost of Living Calculator - Portales, New Mexico vs Towson, Maryland


The cost of living in Towson, Maryland is 70.0% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $127,500 in Towson, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Towson, Maryland is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
242% more expensive in Towson
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs Towson, MD
Compared to Portales, Towson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.0% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% higher
  Commute
  64.5% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher

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