Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Elsinore, California vs Rio Rancho, New Mexico


The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 30.7% cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California.

You would need a salary of $51,991 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Elsinore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Rio Rancho
than in Lake Elsinore, California
Lake Elsinore, CA vs Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Lake Elsinore, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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