Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 78.3% more expensive than Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $89,149 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Rio Rancho, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Boulder
than in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Rio Rancho, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.3% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  291.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher