Cost of Living Calculator - Costa Mesa, California vs Rio Rancho, New Mexico


The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 47.1% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $26,435 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Rio Rancho
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa_Mesa, CA vs Rio_Rancho, NM
Compared to Costa_Mesa, Rio_Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.1% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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