Sterling, Kansas vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 19.3% more expensive than Sterling, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $59,648 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is more expensive than Sterling, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Ruidoso
than in Sterling, Kansas
Sterling, KS vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Sterling, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  165.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher