Riverside, California vs. Tucumcari, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucumcari, New Mexico is 39.0% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $30,500 in Tucumcari, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucumcari, New Mexico is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Tucumcari
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Tucumcari, NM
Compared to Riverside, Tucumcari is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  55.4% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower