Socorro, New Mexico vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 28.1% more expensive than Socorro, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $64,033 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Socorro, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is more expensive than Socorro, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Rio Rancho
than in Socorro, New Mexico
Socorro, NM vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Socorro, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% higher
      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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  48.1% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher