Portales, NM Cost of Living


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Portales cost of living score
69.3
Less expensive
30.7% lower
than the US average
21.6% lower
than the New Mexico average
Portales, New Mexico gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 69.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 30.7% lower than the U.S. average and 21.6% higher than the average for New Mexico.

Portales, NM

Housing costs in Portales?
A typical home costs $124,900, which is 63.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 53.2% less expensive than the average New Mexico home, at $267,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Portales costs $830 per month, which is 42.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 22.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,020.

Can I afford Portales?
To live comfortably in Portales, New Mexico, a minimum annual income of $23,760 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Portales?
Portales, NM is a great place to live for those who are looking for an affordable cost of living. The overall cost of living index in Portales is almost 20% lower than the US average, making it one of the most affordable cities in the country. Rent and housing costs are some of the lowest in the nation, making renting or buying property more accessible for individuals and families with limited budgets. Additionally, groceries, utilities, transportation costs, and other expenses are generally quite low. All in all, living in Portales can help you save money while still enjoying all that this small city has to offer.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPortalesNew MexicoUnited States
  69.388.4100.0
  92.393.3100
  86.582.6100.0
  33.884.3100.0
  $124,900$267,100$338,100
  89.4%100.4%100.0%
  67.184.6100.0
  79.985.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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In a single sentence, this is a town that is slowly dying in the desert- and nobody here cares. Why- because the people who run this town were born in the 1940's or  More

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Over 5 years ago

I love portales new.Mexico they have nice people I like boys cute boys that the high school  More

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If you like boring, low wages, and high unemployment for mediocre jobs, and ultra-conservatism then this is the place for you.  More

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