Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 22.0% cheaper than Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $44,604 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Rio Rancho, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Rio Rancho, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower