Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs. Decatur, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Alabama is 14.5% cheaper than Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $42,766 in Decatur, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Alabama is cheaper than Rio Rancho, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Decatur
than in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM vs. Decatur, AL
Compared to Rio Rancho, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  44.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower