El Paso, Texas vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 14.6% more expensive than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $63,049 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is more expensive than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Rio Rancho
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to El Paso, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher