Fresno, California vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 18.0% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $40,997 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Fresno, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower