Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 70.6% more expensive than Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $170,638 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Rio Rancho, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in San Diego
than in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Rio Rancho, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.6% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  242.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  20.6% higher
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher