West Monroe, Louisiana vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 9.2% more expensive than West Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $163,763 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in West Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is more expensive than West Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Rio Rancho
than in West Monroe, Louisiana
West Monroe, LA vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to West Monroe, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  15.4% higher
  Health
  39.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher