Cost of Living Calculator - Portales, New Mexico vs Waco, Texas


The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 16.0% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $87,028 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Waco
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs Waco, TX
Compared to Portales, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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