What is a pro or con of living in Sun City, Arizonacompared to Rio Rancho, New Mexico?

HousingRent is 23% more expensive in Sun City.

What salary do I need to live in Sun City, Arizona copmared to Rio Rancho, New Mexico?

A salary of $50,000 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico should increase to $51,968 in Sun City, Arizona (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RIO RANCHO vs. SUN CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs. Sun City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City, Arizona is 3.9% more expensive than Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $51,968 in Sun City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sun City, Arizona is more expensive than Rio Rancho, New Mexico
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

HousingRent
23% more expensive in Sun City
than in Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Rio Rancho, NM vs. Sun City, AZ

Compared to Rio Rancho, Sun City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

4.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.0% higher

Commute

12.6% higher

Health

15.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs. Sun City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rio Rancho, NM vs. Sun City, AZ

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