What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $56,356 in Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey is 12.7% more expensive than Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $56,356 in Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey is more expensive than Rio Rancho, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Lawrence township (Mercer County)
than in Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Rio_Rancho, NM vs Lawrence_Township_(Mercer_County), NJ

Compared to Rio_Rancho, Lawrence_Township_(Mercer_County) is:

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12.7% higher

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Food

11.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

52.3% higher

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Utilities

14.0% higher

Commute

3.8% higher

Health

21.6% higher

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Personal

4.7% higher

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Cost of Living Calculator - Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey

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