Rosenberg, Texas vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 12.0% cheaper than Rosenberg, Texas.

You would need a salary of $44,023 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Rosenberg, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Rosenberg, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Rosenberg, Texas
Rosenberg, TX vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Rosenberg, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  42.3% lower
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower