Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 1.6% cheaper than Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $98,404 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is cheaper than Rio Rancho, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Rochester
than in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to Rio Rancho, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  25.5% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower