Riverside, California vs. Farmington, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Farmington, New Mexico is 41.6% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $29,195 in Farmington, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Farmington, New Mexico is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Farmington
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Farmington, NM
Compared to Riverside, Farmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  46.5% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower