Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 10.2% more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $82,615 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
56% more expensive in Hartford
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Ruidoso, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% higher
  Commute
  65.0% higher
  Health
  32.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.8% higher