Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 29.8% more expensive than Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $97,340 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Rio Rancho, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Rio Rancho, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  26.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower