Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico is 7.1% cheaper than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $46,458 in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico is cheaper than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Ruidoso Downs
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. Ruidoso Downs, NM
Compared to Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher