What is a pro or con of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexicocompared to Rutherfordton, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 37% more expensive in Rio Rancho.

What salary do I need to live in Rio Rancho, New Mexico copmared to Rutherfordton, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Rutherfordton, North Carolina should increase to $55,229 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico (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.

RUTHERFORDTON vs. RIO RANCHO
Cost of Living Comparison

Rutherfordton, North Carolina vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 10.5% more expensive than Rutherfordton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,229 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is more expensive than Rutherfordton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Rio Rancho
than in Rutherfordton, North Carolina

Rutherfordton, NC vs. Rio Rancho, NM

Compared to Rutherfordton, Rio Rancho is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

25.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.2% lower

Commute

28.1% higher

Health

35.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

11.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Rutherfordton, North Carolina vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rutherfordton, NC vs. Rio Rancho, NM

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