Oro Valley, Arizona vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 15.6% cheaper than Oro Valley, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $63,285 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Oro Valley, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is cheaper than Oro Valley, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Rio Rancho
than in Oro Valley, Arizona
Oro Valley, AZ vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Oro Valley, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher