Portales, New Mexico vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 20.0% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $60,000 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Wichita
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Portales, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  19.8% higher
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher