Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 128.7% more expensive than Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $228,723 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, 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
281% more expensive in San Jose
than in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Rio Rancho, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  128.7% 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
  19.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  432.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  51.5% higher
  Health
  34.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher