Chula Vista, California vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 37.0% cheaper than Chula Vista, California.

You would need a salary of $47,220 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Chula Vista, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is cheaper than Chula Vista, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Rio Rancho
than in Chula Vista, California
Chula_Vista, CA vs. Rio_Rancho, NM
Compared to Chula_Vista, Rio_Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower