Brenham, Texas vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 1.3% cheaper than Brenham, Texas.

You would need a salary of $49,359 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Brenham, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Brenham, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Brenham, Texas
Brenham, TX vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Brenham, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower