Redding, California vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 21.4% cheaper than Redding, California.

You would need a salary of $39,286 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Redding, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Redding, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Redding, California
Redding, CA vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Redding, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  29.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower