Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Rio Rancho, New Mexico


The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 78.3% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $16,289 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Rio Rancho
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Palo Alto, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.3% 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
  23.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  25.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower

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