Capitan, New Mexico vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 6.4% more expensive than Capitan, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $53,204 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Capitan, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is more expensive than Capitan, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Ruidoso
than in Capitan, New Mexico
Capitan, NM vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Capitan, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% higher
      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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower