What is a pro or con of living in St. Paul, Minnesotacompared to Rio Rancho, New Mexico?

Childcare is 51% more expensive in St. Paul.

What salary do I need to live in St. Paul, Minnesota copmared to Rio Rancho, New Mexico?

A salary of $50,000 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico should increase to $52,447 in St. Paul, Minnesota (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. ST._PAUL
Cost of Living Comparison

Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 4.9% more expensive than Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $52,447 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Rio Rancho, New Mexico
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
51% more expensive in St. Paul
than in Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Rio_Rancho, NM vs. St._Paul, MN

Compared to Rio_Rancho, St._Paul is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

16.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.1% lower

Commute

9.9% higher

Health

5.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

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