Rochester, Minnesota vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 1.6% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $90,443 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Rio Rancho
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Rochester, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  34.2% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher