Portland, Oregon vs. Socorro, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Socorro, New Mexico is 44.6% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $27,719 in Socorro, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Socorro, New Mexico is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Socorro
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Socorro, NM
Compared to Portland, Socorro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% lower
      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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.2% higher
  Commute
  48.2% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower