Boulder, Colorado vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 49.5% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $37,903 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Boulder, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower