Kerrville, Texas vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 5.6% cheaper than Kerrville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,213 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Kerrville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Kerrville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Kerrville, Texas
Kerrville, TX vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Kerrville, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  9.6% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower