Cost of Living Calculator - Portales, New Mexico vs Tucson, Arizona


The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 40.7% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $105,560 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Tucson
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs Tucson, AZ
Compared to Portales, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.7% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  44.0% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher

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