Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs. Valley City, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valley City, North Dakota is 15.9% cheaper than Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $42,074 in Valley City, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley City, North Dakota is cheaper than Rio Rancho, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Valley City
than in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM vs. Valley City, ND
Compared to Rio Rancho, Valley City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  36.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher