Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Ana, California vs Rio Rancho, New Mexico


The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 35.1% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $48,693 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Rio Rancho
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa_Ana, CA vs Rio_Rancho, NM
Compared to Santa_Ana, Rio_Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

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