Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs. Alpine, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpine, Texas is 10.3% cheaper than Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $44,840 in Alpine, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpine, Texas is cheaper than Rio Rancho, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Alpine
than in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM vs. Alpine, TX
Compared to Rio Rancho, Alpine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  34.0% lower
  Health
  30.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower