Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 19.0% more expensive than Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $59,521 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Rio Rancho, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Portland
than in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Rio Rancho, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher