Fargo, North Dakota vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 5.4% cheaper than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $70,978 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Fargo, North Dakota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
22% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Fargo, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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