Boise City, Idaho vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 27.3% cheaper than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $72,704 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Boise City, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% lower
      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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower