Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 4.9% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $52,455 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
21% more expensive in Rio Rancho
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Knoxville, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  21.9% higher
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher