Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 5.0% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $28,358 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Rio Rancho
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Grand Rapids, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher