Taos, New Mexico vs. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruidoso, New Mexico is 12.3% cheaper than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $43,841 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruidoso, New Mexico is cheaper than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Ruidoso
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Ruidoso, NM
Compared to Taos, Ruidoso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher