Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs. Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highlands Ranch, Colorado is 52.2% more expensive than Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $76,117 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highlands Ranch, 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
128% more expensive in Highlands Ranch
than in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM vs. Highlands Ranch, CO
Compared to Rio Rancho, Highlands Ranch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.2% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher