Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 51.0% more expensive than Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $19,624 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, 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
114% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Rio Rancho, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.0% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  207.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  37.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher