Bellingham, Washington vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 23.7% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,149 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Rio Rancho
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Bellingham, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.9% higher
  Commute
  21.6% higher
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower