Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 1.0% cheaper than Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $158,468 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Rio Rancho, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
25% cheaper in Idaho Falls
than in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM vs. Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to Rio Rancho, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  35.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower