Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. Sandy, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sandy, Utah is 51.5% more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $75,738 in Sandy, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sandy, Utah is more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Sandy
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. Sandy, UT
Compared to Ruidoso, Sandy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.5% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  43.3% higher
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher