Portales, New Mexico vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 24.6% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $28,649 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Ruidoso
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Portales, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
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  24.6% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
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  Personal
  4.8% higher
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