Portland, Maine vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 16.0% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $58,803 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Rio Rancho
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Portland, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  30.5% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower