Rio Rancho, NM Cost of Living


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Rio Rancho cost of living score
94.9
Less expensive
5.1% lower
than the US average
7.4% higher
than the New Mexico average
Rio Rancho, New Mexico gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 94.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.1% lower than the U.S. average and 7.4% lower than the average for New Mexico.

Rio Rancho, NM

Housing costs in Rio Rancho?
A typical home costs $310,800, which is 8.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.4% more expensive than the average New Mexico home, at $267,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rio Rancho costs $1,420 per month, which is 0.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 28.2% more than the state average of $1,020.

Can I afford Rio Rancho?
To live comfortably in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, a minimum annual income of $59,400 for a family, and $46,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rio Rancho?
Rio Rancho gives residents a rare chance at great value for economical living situated somewhere within New Mexico's Sandoval County consisting of median housing values averaging right around $227K and renting usually lands near by at between $1,000 - 1,200 as standard - significantly cheaper compared to some other parts of the Land of Enchantment such as Bernalillo or Santa Fe which are located deeper down south. Grocery stores equally hover slightly above United States levels due largely to local taxes & regulations while sales tax equates out unchanged at 7%.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRio RanchoNew MexicoUnited States
  94.988.4100.0
  95.493.3100
  80.182.6100.0
  87.184.3100.0
  $310,800$267,100$338,100
  99.6%100.4%100.0%
  99.784.6100.0
  106.385.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Rio Rancho
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I have lived in the area for the past three years with my husband. Although vastly better than Albuquerque, this is not a safe area. We have had overt and petty crime on  More

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The pros: -Fairly good year-round weather. Sunny days outnumber cloudy days, there are days when the temps fall below freezing and the sun will still be shining. It's  More

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Over 4 years ago

Affordable housing, low crime (compared to Albuquerque), awesome weather with all 4 seasons, beautiful environment and some pretty awesome people. I love Rio Rancho,  More

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