Great Falls, Montana vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 7.6% more expensive than Great Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $105,400 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is more expensive than Great Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Rio Rancho
than in Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls, MT vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Great Falls, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  35.3% higher
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher