Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 18.7% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $118,687 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Rio Rancho
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  44.9% higher
  Health
  21.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher