Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 78.5% more expensive than Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $89,255 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Rio Rancho, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Seattle
than in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Rio Rancho, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.5% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  279.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.9% lower
  Commute
  37.9% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher