Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. Pahrump, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pahrump, Nevada is 13.2% more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $56,612 in Pahrump, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pahrump, Nevada is more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Pahrump
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. Pahrump, NV
Compared to Ruidoso, Pahrump is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
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      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  39.7% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower