San Diego, California vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 41.4% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $43,953 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Rio Rancho
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to San Diego, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% lower
      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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower