Fruita, Colorado vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 17.0% cheaper than Fruita, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $62,279 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Fruita, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Fruita, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Fruita, Colorado
Fruita, CO vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Fruita, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher