Elk Grove, California vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 31.3% cheaper than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $34,357 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is cheaper than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Rio Rancho
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Elk Grove, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  23.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower