Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. Park Rapids, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Park Rapids, Minnesota is 1.3% cheaper than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $74,026 in Park Rapids, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Park Rapids, Minnesota is cheaper than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Park Rapids
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. Park Rapids, MN
Compared to Ruidoso, Park Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher