Miami, Florida vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 30.8% cheaper than Miami, Florida.

You would need a salary of $51,900 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Miami, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Miami, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Miami, Florida
Miami, FL vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Miami, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  52.8% lower
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower