Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs. Sanford, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sanford, North Carolina is 14.1% cheaper than Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $64,388 in Sanford, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sanford, North Carolina is cheaper than Rio Rancho, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Sanford
than in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM vs. Sanford, NC
Compared to Rio Rancho, Sanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  26.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower