Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico is 5.7% cheaper than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $47,126 in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico is cheaper than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Ruidoso Downs
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Ruidoso Downs, NM
Compared to Las Cruces, Ruidoso Downs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower