Denver, Colorado vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 26.4% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $73,552 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Rio Rancho
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Denver, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher