Corpus Christi, Texas vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 1.2% more expensive than Corpus Christi, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,562 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is more expensive than Corpus Christi, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Ruidoso
than in Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi, TX vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Corpus Christi, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher