Stockton, California vs. Portales, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portales, New Mexico is 41.2% cheaper than Stockton, California.

You would need a salary of $12,353 in Portales, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Stockton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portales, New Mexico is cheaper than Stockton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Portales
than in Stockton, California
Stockton, CA vs. Portales, NM
Compared to Stockton, Portales is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.2% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% lower
  Commute
  41.9% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower

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