Mesa, Arizona vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 13.3% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $43,358 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Rio Rancho
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Mesa, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher