Kihei, Hawaii vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 48.6% cheaper than Kihei, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $38,570 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Kihei, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Kihei, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Kihei, Hawaii
Kihei, HI vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Kihei, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
  37.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.9% lower
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower