Orem, Utah vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 14.9% cheaper than Orem, Utah.

You would need a salary of $42,534 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Orem, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is cheaper than Orem, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Rio Rancho
than in Orem, Utah
Orem, UT vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Orem, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  16.6% higher
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher