Surprise, Arizona vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 12.6% cheaper than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $43,680 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is cheaper than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Rio Rancho
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Surprise, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher