Tucson, Arizona vs. Portales, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portales, New Mexico is 28.9% cheaper than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $49,739 in Portales, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portales, New Mexico is cheaper than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Portales
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Portales, NM
Compared to Tucson, Portales is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower