Mechanicsville, Virginia vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 7.6% cheaper than Mechanicsville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $69,322 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is cheaper than Mechanicsville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Rio Rancho
than in Mechanicsville, Virginia
Mechanicsville, VA vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Mechanicsville, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% lower
      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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower