Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. El Paso, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Paso, Texas is 3.2% cheaper than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $38,725 in El Paso, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Paso, Texas is cheaper than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in El Paso
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. El Paso, TX
Compared to Ruidoso, El Paso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  34.8% higher
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower