Sugar Land, Texas vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 17.0% cheaper than Sugar Land, Texas.

You would need a salary of $41,483 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Sugar Land, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is cheaper than Sugar Land, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Rio Rancho
than in Sugar Land, Texas
Sugar Land, TX vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Sugar Land, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  17.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower