Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 13.3% more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $56,671 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Grand Junction
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Ruidoso, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower