Lincolnton, North Carolina vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 6.0% more expensive than Lincolnton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,988 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincolnton, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is more expensive than Lincolnton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Rio Rancho
than in Lincolnton, North Carolina
Lincolnton, NC vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Lincolnton, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  30.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher