Medicine Bow, Wyoming vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 19.4% more expensive than Medicine Bow, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $59,720 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Medicine Bow, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is more expensive than Medicine Bow, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
153% more expensive in Rio Rancho
than in Medicine Bow, Wyoming
Medicine Bow, WY vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Medicine Bow, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  39.4% higher
  Health
  45.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher