Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs. Benton City, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton City, Washington is 3.5% more expensive than Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $77,633 in Benton City, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton City, Washington is more expensive than Rio Rancho, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Benton City
than in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM vs. Benton City, WA
Compared to Rio Rancho, Benton City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower