Horizon City, Texas vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 1.8% more expensive than Horizon City, Texas.

You would need a salary of $76,352 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Horizon City, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is more expensive than Horizon City, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Ruidoso
than in Horizon City, Texas
Horizon City, TX vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Horizon City, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  31.7% lower
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher