Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. Aspen, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aspen, Colorado is 261.2% more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $270,868 in Aspen, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aspen, Colorado is more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
959% more expensive in Aspen
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. Aspen, CO
Compared to Ruidoso, Aspen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  261.2% 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
  24.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  705.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.0% higher