Aiken, South Carolina vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 8.9% more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,461 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Rio Rancho
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Aiken, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% higher
      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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher