Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. Platte City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Platte City, Missouri is 15.1% more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $86,334 in Platte City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Platte City, Missouri is more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Platte City
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. Platte City, MO
Compared to Ruidoso, Platte City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  26.8% higher
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher