San Jose, California vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 56.3% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $87,442 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Rio Rancho
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to San Jose, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.3% 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
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  34.0% lower
  Health
  25.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower