Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 17.5% cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $41,228 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Rio Rancho
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Santa Fe, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  24.3% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower