Des Moines, Iowa vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 19.4% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $59,720 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Rio Rancho
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des_Moines, IA vs. Rio_Rancho, NM
Compared to Des_Moines, Rio_Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  33.5% higher
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher