Kapaa, Hawaii vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 39.3% cheaper than Kapaa, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $30,362 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Kapaa, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is cheaper than Kapaa, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Rio Rancho
than in Kapaa, Hawaii
Kapaa, HI vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Kapaa, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  42.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.9% lower
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher