Rio Rancho, NM
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$63,253
across all roles
Cost Index
80
Very Affordable
Avg Rent
$1,150/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Rio Rancho?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.79× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 80 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,700/mo, Rio Rancho is a low-cost market — your salary goes further here than in most US cities.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
80
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,150
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,700
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$53,580
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.79×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
469
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Rio Rancho
By gross annual salary
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Rio Rancho
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.