Stephenville, Texas vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 4.7% more expensive than Stephenville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $78,523 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Stephenville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is more expensive than Stephenville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Ruidoso
than in Stephenville, Texas
Stephenville, TX vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Stephenville, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher