Lawton, Oklahoma vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 14.0% more expensive than Lawton, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $56,999 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawton, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is more expensive than Lawton, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Ruidoso
than in Lawton, Oklahoma
Lawton, OK vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Lawton, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  27.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower