What is a pro or con of living in South Fork, Coloradocompared to Ruidoso, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 30% more expensive in South Fork.

What salary do I need to live in South Fork, Colorado copmared to Ruidoso, New Mexico?

A salary of $50,000 in Ruidoso, New Mexico should increase to $53,660 in South Fork, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RUIDOSO vs. SOUTH FORK
Cost of Living Comparison

Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. South Fork, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Fork, Colorado is 7.3% more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $53,660 in South Fork, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Fork, Colorado is more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in South Fork
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico

Ruidoso, NM vs. South Fork, CO

Compared to Ruidoso, South Fork is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

19.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.5% lower

Commute

6.7% higher

Health

6.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. South Fork, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ruidoso, NM vs. South Fork, CO

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