Seaside, California vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 41.3% cheaper than Seaside, California.

You would need a salary of $58,697 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Seaside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Seaside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Seaside, California
Seaside, CA vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Seaside, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  40.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower