Cost of Living Calculator - El Cajon, California vs Rio Rancho, New Mexico


The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 36.6% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $76,113 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Rio Rancho
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to El Cajon, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower

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