Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. Spring, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spring, Texas is 18.1% more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $88,548 in Spring, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spring, Texas is more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Spring
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. Spring, TX
Compared to Ruidoso, Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  84.2% higher
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher