Springfield, Missouri vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 3.5% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $51,773 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Ruidoso
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Springfield, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher