Vancouver, Washington vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 20.3% cheaper than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,831 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is cheaper than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Rio Rancho
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Vancouver, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.7% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower