Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 10.1% cheaper than Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $53,936 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Rio Rancho, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Columbia
than in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Rio Rancho, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  43.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower