Ponderosa, New Mexico vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 7.5% cheaper than Ponderosa, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $69,350 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Ponderosa, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Ponderosa, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
31% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Ponderosa, New Mexico
Ponderosa, NM vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Ponderosa, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower