Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 28.2% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $64,120 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Rio Rancho
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Carlsbad, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  42.6% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher

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