Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 57.7% more expensive than Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $94,596 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Rio Rancho, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Rio Rancho, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.7% higher
      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
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  192.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  28.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher