Cost of Living Calculator - San Marcos, California vs Rio Rancho, New Mexico


The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 39.5% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $45,367 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Rio Rancho
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to San Marcos, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower

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