Cost of Living Calculator - Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs Santa Clarita, California


The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 56.9% more expensive than Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $219,687 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is more expensive than Rio Rancho, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM vs Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Rio Rancho, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.9% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  189.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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