Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs. Socorro, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Socorro, New Mexico is 21.9% cheaper than Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $39,043 in Socorro, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Socorro, New Mexico is cheaper than Rio Rancho, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Socorro
than in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM vs. Socorro, NM
Compared to Rio Rancho, Socorro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  32.5% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower