Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. New Castle, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Castle, Colorado is 38.4% more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $69,185 in New Castle, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Castle, Colorado is more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in New Castle
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. New Castle, CO
Compared to Ruidoso, New Castle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  47.2% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher