Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 157.3% more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $128,630 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
439% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Ruidoso, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  157.3% 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
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  472.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  42.2% higher
  Health
  31.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher