Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Rio Rancho, New Mexico


The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 5.7% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $126,884 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Rio Rancho
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to West Des Moines, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher

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