Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. Mesilla, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesilla, New Mexico is 3.3% cheaper than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $48,347 in Mesilla, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesilla, New Mexico is cheaper than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Mesilla
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. Mesilla, NM
Compared to Ruidoso, Mesilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher