Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs. Elkins, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elkins, West Virginia is 23.2% cheaper than Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $69,128 in Elkins, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elkins, West Virginia is cheaper than Rio Rancho, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Elkins
than in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM vs. Elkins, WV
Compared to Rio Rancho, Elkins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% lower
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  69.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower