Cedar City, Utah vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 5.3% cheaper than Cedar City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $47,371 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Cedar City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Cedar City, Utah
Cedar City, UT vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Cedar City, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher