Elgin, Illinois vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 2.6% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,965 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Rio Rancho
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Elgin, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  9.7% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower