Helena, Montana vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 5.4% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $70,926 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Rio Rancho
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Helena, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  64.0% higher
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher