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Cost of Living in Rio Rancho Estates, NM

Population: 1,626 | New Mexico

86
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Rio Rancho Estates is 14% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
51
Home Values
94
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Rio Rancho Estates, NM: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 86, Rio Rancho Estates, NM is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 14% cheaper than the national average and in line with the New Mexico state average. Rio Rancho Estates is a small community of 1,626 residents.

The median household income in Rio Rancho Estates is $90,172, which is 20% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Everyday prices in the Albuquerque, NM (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$90,172
vs US Median ($75,149)
+20%

Housing

Median Home Value
$156,900
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,026/mo

Everyday Prices in Rio Rancho Estates

BLS Average Prices for the Albuquerque, NM (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.99
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.44
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-3% vs US
🥛
$3.92
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🍞
$1.80
Bread (white)
per lb
-3% vs US
🍗
$4.04
Chicken breast
per lb
-3% vs US
$0.15
Electricity
per kWh
-22% vs US

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