Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho San Diego, California vs Rio Rancho, New Mexico


The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 37.2% cheaper than Rancho San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $47,063 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is cheaper than Rancho San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Rio Rancho
than in Rancho San Diego, California
Rancho San Diego, CA vs Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Rancho San Diego, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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