Boulder, Colorado vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 43.9% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $84,129 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Rio Rancho
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Boulder, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower