Taos, New Mexico vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 2.7% cheaper than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $72,981 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is cheaper than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Rio Rancho
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Taos, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  35.1% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher