Pearl City, Hawaii vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 54.1% cheaper than Pearl City, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $68,899 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Pearl City, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Pearl City, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Pearl City, Hawaii
Pearl City, HI vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Pearl City, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.1% 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
  31.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.2% lower
  Commute
  49.6% lower
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% lower