Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 23.0% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $57,787 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Rio Rancho
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Salt Lake City, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher