Cost of Living Calculator - Merkel, Texas vs Rio Rico, Arizona


The cost of living in Rio Rico, Arizona is 3.1% more expensive than Merkel, Texas.

You would need a salary of $51,562 in Rio Rico, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Merkel, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rico, Arizona is more expensive than Merkel, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Rio Rico
than in Merkel, Texas
Merkel, TX vs Rio Rico, AZ
Compared to Merkel, Rio Rico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  4.5% higher
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower

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