Rio Rico, Arizona vs. Alamogordo, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamogordo, New Mexico is 10.4% cheaper than Rio Rico, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $44,788 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rico, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamogordo, New Mexico is cheaper than Rio Rico, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Alamogordo
than in Rio Rico, Arizona
Rio Rico, AZ vs. Alamogordo, NM
Compared to Rio Rico, Alamogordo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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