Leawood, Kansas vs. Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico is 40.2% cheaper than Leawood, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $29,901 in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Leawood, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico is cheaper than Leawood, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Ruidoso Downs
than in Leawood, Kansas
Leawood, KS vs. Ruidoso Downs, NM
Compared to Leawood, Ruidoso Downs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower