Amarillo, Texas vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 20.8% more expensive than Amarillo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $120,823 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Amarillo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is more expensive than Amarillo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Rio Rancho
than in Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo, TX vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Amarillo, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% higher
      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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher