Roswell, New Mexico vs. Portales, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portales, New Mexico is 5.3% cheaper than Roswell, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $47,354 in Portales, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Roswell, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portales, New Mexico is cheaper than Roswell, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Portales
than in Roswell, New Mexico
Roswell, NM vs. Portales, NM
Compared to Roswell, Portales is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower