Zip 87144 (Rio Rancho, NM) Cost of Living


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Rio Rancho cost of living score
94.9
Less expensive
5.1% lower
than the US average
7.4% higher
than the New Mexico average
Rio Rancho (zip 87144), New Mexico gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 94.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.1% lower than the U.S. average and 7.4% lower than the average for New Mexico.

Zip 87144 (Rio Rancho, NM)

Housing costs in Rio Rancho?
A typical home costs $299,500, which is 11.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 12.1% more expensive than the average New Mexico home, at $267,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rio Rancho costs $1,650 per month, which is 61.8% more than the national average of $1,020 and 30.9% more than the state average of $1,140.

Can I afford Rio Rancho?
To live comfortably in Rio Rancho (zip 87144), New Mexico, a minimum annual income of $57,240 for a family, and $54,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rio Rancho?
The cost of living in 87144 Rio Rancho, NM is slightly higher than the national average. According to Sperling’s Best Places, housing costs in this zip code are about 8% higher than the national average. Additionally, transportation and health care expenses are also slightly higher. On the other hand, groceries and utilities are usually lower than the US average. Overall, Rio Rancho offers a reasonable cost of living for anyone looking to settle down in its sunny climate and convenient access to Albuquerque with outdoor activities close by.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRio RanchoNew MexicoUnited States
  94.988.4100.0
  95.893.3100
  80.182.6100.0
  87.284.3100.0
  $299,500$267,100$338,100
  99.9%100.4%100.0%
  101.384.6100.0
  105.785.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Rio Rancho
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Everything looks good. There is a very safe place. But housing prices and utility bills are too high. The weather is crazy too windy and dust like a desert exactly. The  More

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Over 16 years ago

We have lived in Rio Rancho for the past 4 years. We relocated from Las Vegas NV. and we all simply love it here. We live near the 550 freeway as well as NM 528. We  More

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