Portales Metro Area, NM Cost of Living


0 Reviews



BestPlaces offers the best, most comprehensive city reports,
with insight into cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
United States / New Mexico / Portales Metro Area / Counties / Cities / Zip Codes
How much do I need to live in Portales, New Mexico?
$1,980 / month
for a family, 63.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $23,760 for the year for a family.
$2,167 / month
for a single person, 54.5% less expensive than the national average A total of $26,000 for the year for a single person.

Portales cost of living score
69.4
Less expensive
30.6% lower
than the US average
21.5% lower
than the New Mexico average
Portales New Mex Metro Area, New Mexico gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 69.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 30.6% lower than the U.S. average and 21.5% higher than the average for New Mexico.

Portales Metro Area, NM

Housing costs in Portales?
A typical home costs $123,400, which is 63.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 53.8% less expensive than the average New Mexico home, at $267,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Portales costs $860 per month, which is 39.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 18.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,020.

Can I afford Portales?
To live comfortably in Portales New Mex Metro Area, New Mexico, a minimum annual income of $23,760 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Portales?
The cost of living in Portales, NM Metro Area is much lower than the US average. At 69.4 points on the Cost of Living Index, it is 30.6 points lower than the national average which stands at 100. This helps to make housing more affordable with a median home value at $123,400, significantly below the US average of $338,100. With such an inexpensive cost of living and housing costs, Portales Metro Area can be a great place to live for those looking for an affordable lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesPortalesNew MexicoUnited States
    Unlock88.4100.0
  92.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock82.6100.0
  36.6  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$267,100$338,100
  89.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock84.6100.0
  80.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Crime

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.