Covington, Kentucky vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 15.3% more expensive than Covington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $57,669 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is more expensive than Covington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Rio Rancho
than in Covington, Kentucky
Covington, KY vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Covington, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher