Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 2.4% cheaper than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $48,819 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Ruidoso, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  44.4% higher
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower