New Castle, Colorado vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 27.7% cheaper than New Castle, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $72,270 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in New Castle, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than New Castle, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in New Castle, Colorado
New Castle, CO vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to New Castle, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower