Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. Mesquite, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesquite, Nevada is 20.4% more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $90,319 in Mesquite, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesquite, Nevada is more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Mesquite
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. Mesquite, NV
Compared to Ruidoso, Mesquite is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  41.8% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher