Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 7.2% more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $53,601 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Ruidoso, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  31.1% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher