Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs. Alma, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alma, Arkansas is 15.5% cheaper than Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $53,215 in Alma, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alma, Arkansas is cheaper than Rio Rancho, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Alma
than in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM vs. Alma, AR
Compared to Rio Rancho, Alma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower