Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. Chandler, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chandler, Arizona is 36.6% more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $68,300 in Chandler, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chandler, Arizona is more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Chandler
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. Chandler, AZ
Compared to Ruidoso, Chandler is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  64.2% higher
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher