Rock Island, Illinois vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 17.3% more expensive than Rock Island, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,657 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Rock Island, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is more expensive than Rock Island, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Ruidoso
than in Rock Island, Illinois
Rock Island, IL vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Rock Island, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% higher
      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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower