Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs. South Plainfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Plainfield, New Jersey is 33.9% more expensive than Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $100,452 in South Plainfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Plainfield, New Jersey is more expensive than Rio Rancho, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in South Plainfield
than in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM vs. South Plainfield, NJ
Compared to Rio Rancho, South Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  40.9% higher
  Health
  23.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher